Dr. John Galewaler, 82, of Whitesboro, Texas passed away on October 5, 2021. He was born July 24, 1939 in Binghamton, New York to Edward Galewaler and Camilla (Sullivan) Galewaler.
Dr. John had a Bachelor of Science degree, Master of Science and Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree. He practiced medicine in Whitesboro, Texas since 1973 before his retirement in 2020. Active member of the Chamber of Commerce in Whitesboro, a Founder and devoted member of St. Francis Catholic church in Whitesboro, taught at Kansas City College in Osteopathic Medicine and the Heads of all Clinics there also. Dr. John also taught at Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine. His office was among the first to be approved for acupuncture treatment in Texas. He was a devoted Physician who was a mentor to many and participated in the training of Nurse Practitioners and many future doctors. Dr. John loved medicine, learning, his patients and most of all his family.
Dr. John is survived by his ex-wife and mother of his six children, Susan Terry Galewaler; children, Rose Galewaler Carter and husband, Larry of Whitesboro, Texas, Cammie Meador of Whitesboro, Texas, Jeff Galewaler and wife, Brooke of McKinney, Texas, Susie Galewaler and fiancé, Hunter McBee of Whitesboro, Texas; grandchildren, Karli Montgomery, Ryder Meador, Bailey Galewaler, Laythe Montgomery, Kammarie Garland, Josylyn McBee, Melissa Cole, James Carter, Wesley Carter, Judi Hunt, Jasmin Rose, Hunter Rose, Trinity Laing, bonus grand daughter, De’Laynee Schneider; great-grandchildren, Karrington Montgomery, Paislee Meador, Madison Hunt, Jessica Carter, Callie Carter, Kaden Rozelle, Lisa Cole, Haley Cole; brother in law, Philip Terry; family friend and caregiver, Carol Kershaw.
Preceded in death: parents, Edward and Camilla Galewaler; sons, Sean and Ian Galewaler.
The family wishes to thank Grayson County Hospice for the exceptional care and dignity shown to Dr. John.
Also, special thanks to Carol Kershaw for the selfless care shown to Dr. John and his family.
Rosary/Visitation will be Sunday, October 10, 2021 from 6:00-8:00 pm at Meador Funeral Home, Whitesboro, Texas. Mass/Memorial will be Monday, October 11, 2021 at 2:00 pm at St. Francis Catholic Church in Whitesboro, Texas.
Cremation arrangements will be made by Meador Funeral Home, Whitesboro, Texas
Prayers and sadness for your family
A great man will be missed greatly.
I’m truly sorry for Dr John’s family during this sad time. He was my Dr for the 10 hrs I lived in Whitesboro & I loved him!! Prayers up for the family & may he Rest in peace!
Sending prayers and condolences for you and your family, he was a great man…
Saddened by the passing of Dr. John Galewaler. A friend and colleague of many years.Provided care for many mutual patients. A compassionate physician who will be deeply missed
So sorry for your loss. Prayers of comfort and strength for all the family.
My prayers and love goes out to all of the Galewaler family.
He will be missed by so many.
Enjoyed going to see Dr. John. Will be missed. Prayers for the family. ❤????
Dr. John was a great friend, doctor and fellow parishioner for many years. He will be greatly missed. Rest In Peace, Dr. John.
Sonny and Nancy Croney
Prayers for the family! Hugs!
I will be there Susie and you got my condolences and blessings
I’m so sorry for y’all’s loss..he was an amazing man and will be missed dearly..y’all are family and are in my thoughts and prayers..love you all
A wonderful man, sorry for your great loss. Prayers for you.
Our Sincerest condolences are with the entire Galewaler Family. May our Heavenly Father wrap his loving arms around your family during this difficult time.
Dr. Galewaler was my only doctor from age 9-16. He was the very best! I went to school with most of his children.
Much love to you all.
He was my doctor when I lived in Collinsville. Prayers for the family
We all loved Dr. John dearly, he was a good friend and like a father to each of us through the year’s.
My mother Virginia Evelyn worked for him through the 70s into the 2000s she thought the world of him and all his kids and loved each and everyone. He will be truly missed by us all.
Love to you all sincerely,
The Hudgins family & Lewis’s family.
Prayers to you all.
Got my blessing and he was a great dr.can’t forget he called me up at home remind me of flu shot
Sorry for your loss. He was our doctor while we lived in Grand Prairie and later when we both moved to Whitesboro. A great guy and doctor. Prayers for your family. May he rest in peace.
Prayers and hugs to family. Dr John was a great and kind man. He will be missed.
Dr. John has been my doctor and my friend since he opened his practice in Whitesboro. I sorely miss him and his devotion. He served the needs of so many and each of us are saddened by our loss. I have had the distinct honor of teaching Rose and Laythe. I love his family and all their kindnesses to me and my family. He was a man of great faith, love and boundless humor. My deepest and most sincere prayers are for his family and loved ones. May he rest in eternal peace with his Lord.
Prayers and hugs for Rose and the family.
Our heart felt sympathy for the family in your loss. I enjoyed John’s friendship and working with him in our community for over 40 years. He will be missed. May God bless you and comfort you. Dr. and Mrs. David Bertino
The family of Dr. John are in my prayers. He was a great man and doctor. He will be missed.
Our deepest condolences to the Family and Friends of the great
Dr John Galewaler
Physicians are special people
He cared for so many including our family member, Travis Hearon.
Rest In Peace Dear Soul
I pray your family will stay strong and receive peace. I can’t express enough how I admire Dr. John. He was more than an excellent Doctor, he was my dear friend. I’ve been to many doctors being I have 6 children did foster care and took care of my mom and mother in law. Dr. Galewaler was the best. He had a beautiful love for The Trinity and that shines through him. I still often mention him to other doctors. The small if Whitesboro had such a beautiful diamond that shined so brightly. Some people probably didn’t realize what they had till it was gone. I knew, and I told him very often how I felt about him. He was so brilliant, humble, kind, Godly and loving. I’ll see you in Heaven one day Dr. John.
My heart is so heavy. Doc and I let time pass before we reach out, but we always reached out. I am so sorry for the family’s loss. He was an exceptionally good man with a heart as big as all of Texas.
This is truly a loss to mankind, there is none like him.
I love and will keep your spirit alive in my heart Doc? Always!
My sincere condolences to the family!