Galen Harms July 21, 1941 – Sept. 2, 2021

      Galen Harms, age 80, died Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids, with his family by his side.

      Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11 a.m., Wednesday morning, Sept. 8, 2021, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Monticello, with interment in the Oakwood Cemetery. Friends called from 4-7 p.m., Tuesday at the Goettsch Funeral Home, Monticello, where a Parish Vigil Service was held at 4 p.m. With the current COVID conditions, masks must be worn and fitted properly over the nose and mouth at all times to enter the church or funeral home. Social distancing should be practiced as well. By visiting goettschonline.com, you may sign the guestbook or share your thoughts, memories, and condolences with Galen’s family.

      Surviving is his wife of 55 years, Judy; his children, Shelley (Brian) Bronemann, Cory (Sarah Andreesen) Harms, Troy Harms, Crystal Roffey; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three sisters, Joann Yousse, Ruth Ann Bowers, and Dorothy Norton. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Louie; and a sister, Byrdena Boyson.

      Galen Carl Harms was born on July 21, 1941, at Anamosa, Iowa. He was the son of Henry A. and Minnie Dirks, Harms. He graduated from the Monticello Community Schools with the Class of 1959. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Galen married Judy Breitbach on Nov. 2, 1966, at St. Martin Catholic Church, Cascade. Galen worked most of his career as a carpenter, with a brief time spent farming. He finished his working years doing maintenance for the Anamosa Community Schools. He retired in 2003 after 20 years.

      Galen loved playing his guitar, but greatly enjoyed playing and singing with Judy while she played her steel guitar. He loved to go camping, fishing, and coon hunting, and spending time woodworking. He cherished time spent with family and friends. He was always full of fun and laughter.