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

Mass of Christian Burial  will be held 11:00 Wednesday morning, September 8, 2021 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Monticello with interment in the Oakwood Cemetery.   Friends may call from 4 until 7 Tuesday at the Goettsch Funeral Home, Monticello where a Parish Vigil Service will be held at 4:00.   With the current Covid Conditions; Mask's must be worn and fitted properly over the nose and mouth at all times to enter the church or funeral home.  Social distancing should to 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, 7 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 3 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 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 November 24, 1966 at St. Martin Catholic Church, Cascade.   Galen worked most of 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.