John Thomasen Galbreath Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

John Thomasen “Tom” Galbreath, III, 76, of Evansville, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at Cypress Grove Rehabilitation Center in Newburgh. Tom was born in Deposit, New York on December 12, 1945 to the late William Wilson Galbreath and Maye (Knight) Mann. He was a graduate of Red Lion Area High School in Red Lion, PA and received his Bachelor of Arts degree from York College in York, PA. He was a life member of Phi Mu Delta National Honor Fraternity, the Riverbend Association and VFW Post #1114. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 565, National Rifle Association and Resurrection Catholic Church. Tom was a decorated veteran of the United States Navy having served twenty-two years. He was awarded the Combat Action Ribbon, Presidential Unit Citation, Navy Unit Commendation three times, Meritorious Unit Commendation twice; he was awarded the Good Conduct Medal four times, the Navy Expeditionary Medal, National Defense medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment ribbon and the Vietnam Campaign Medal. Surviving Tom are his wife of 18 years, Wanda Lee (Helmer) Galbreath; a son and daughter-in-law, Sean and Tasha Galbreath and grandson, Tristan Galbreath. Funeral services for Tom will be held at 12:30 PM on Monday, August 1, 2022 at St. Joseph Cemetery Mausoleum Chapel, Rev. Theodore Tempel officiating. Entombment will follow. The Vanderburgh County Retired Veterans Memorial Club will conduct military rites. Friends may visit with the family from 11:30 AM until service time on Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, 2500 Mesker Park Drive, Evansville, IN 47720. Tom’s family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Alex Dela Llana for his years of care and the compassion shown to Tom. Condolences may be made online at www.pierrefuneralhome.com.

John Thomasen Galbreath

December 12, 1945 - July 27, 2022