Obituaries

July 23, 1933 to June 28, 2019

ROYAL CENTER - Delores J. "Dee" Galbreath, 85, of Winamac passed away peacefully at 7:15 a.m., Friday, June 28, at Pulaski Healthcare Center in Winamac. 

Born on July 23, 1933 at Logansport, she was the daughter of the late Delmar “DJ” and Harriett (Bell) Brown. She was a 1951 Star City High School graduate. On May 20, 1951 she married Donald E. Galbreath. He survives.

Also surviving is a son, Stephen L. Galbreath (Deborah) of Plymouth; daughter, Vickie L. Galbreath of Winamac; brothers, Ray Brown (Carolyn) of Evansville, Roy Brown (Linda) of Lake Cicott, Jim Brown of Star City and John Brown (Melody) of Arizona; sister, Mary Ann Warner of Culver; grandchildren, Douglas E. Galbreath (Wendy) of Topeka, David R. Galbreath (Sheila) of Beaver Creek, Ohio and Gregory L. Galbreath (Sara) of Sturgis, Michigan. She is also survived by four great-grandchildren, Aidan Galbreath, Logan Galbreath, Evan Galbreath and Faith Galbreath.

She was also preceded in death by one daughter, Rhonda Galbreath.

Mrs. Galbreath was a co-founder of Galbreath Inc. and Galfab, Inc. She also formerly worked in the Pulaski County Auditor’s office. She was an avid reader, as well as antique collector and dealer. She was instrumental in many community improvement projects including providing yearly scholarships for Pulaski County high school graduates. She was a member and former trustee at First Christian Church in Winamac. She was also a member of Star City Book Club, former board member of the Pulaski County Community Foundation and a trustee at Four County in Logansport. 

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, July 5, at First Christian Church, Winamac; and one hour prior to services Saturday. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, July 6, at the church with Pastor Jeff Seger officiating. Burial will be at McKinley Memorial Gardens, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to the church.