Robert Galernik

Robert “Bob” Joseph Galernik, 72, of Rossford, Ohio passed away peacefully at home Monday, July 5, 2021 surrounded by his close family. He was born in Toledo, Ohio on December 17, 1948, to Alice and Casimer Galernik. He was married to his love and soulmate, Linda Lee Zajac. Bob attended St. Mary Magdalene Grade School and served as an altar boy. He graduated from Rossford High School in 1966 and from University of Toledo in 1973 with a bachelor’s degree in Education. Bob was a High School Teacher for 37 years at Libbey High School, retiring in 2010. He was chairperson and head of the Social Studies Department during his career. Bob enjoyed being a part of the Libbey High School golf and bowling leagues. He was a faithful member of All Saints Catholic Church, where he sang in the choir for many years. He loved to cook and grill and was always making up new recipes especially, ones using fresh ingredients from his much loved vegetable garden. Bob was an avid Notre Dame football fan, attending numerous games, and always looking forward to football season. He was kind, mild mannered, and always eager to help his friends, family and neighbors. But most of all, he loved spending time with his nephew, Mikey, they were inseparable. Bob is survived by his loving wife, Linda Galernik; daughter, Stephanie (Brett) Boehme; brother, Gerald (Kathleen) Galernik; father-in-law, Kenneth Zajac; special nephew, Mikey Cutcher; and many loving nieces and nephews. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Casmir and Alice Galernik and sister, Colette Cutcher. Friends will be received at Sujkowski Walker Funeral Home, Rossford (419-666-1566) on Friday, July 9, 2021, from 2:00 PM-8:00 PM with a Rosary recited at 6:00 PM. Visitation will be continued Saturday, July 10, 2021, at All Saints Catholic Church, 628 Lime City Rd, Rossford Ohio 43460, form 10:30 AM-11:30 AM with a funeral mass at 11:30 AM. Memorial donations in Bob’s name may be made to All Saints Catholic Church. Online condolences may be left at www.walkerfuneralhomes.com