Richard Douglas Gallagher Obituary
The memory of Richard Douglas Gallagher of Washington, Iowa, who passed away on January 24, 2026 at the age of 81, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Richard Douglas Gallagher to pay them a last tribute.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Richard had on those he encountered along his journey. Though Richard may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, his essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Verle Gallagher and Dorothy Gallagher (Thompson). He is survived by: his wife Jan Gallagher of Washington, Iowa; his children, Kelly Terrill (Damon) of Iowa City, Iowa and Ryan Gallagher (Jessica) of Washington, Iowa; his grandchildren, Amelia Terrill, Clayton Terrill, Anola Gallagher and Liam Gallagher; his brother Bob Gallagher (Diane) of Washington, Iowa; and his siblings-in-law, Judy Sulaver of DeKalb, Illinois and Jerry Wisted (Nancy) of McLean, Illinois..
