The following is a special tribute written by John's son-in-law, Dave Kish and was read at the funeral home.

John Gallenger loved so many:

From 1st Corinthians 13:
1. If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal.

2. If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing.

3. If I give all I possess to the poor and surrender my body to the flames, but have not love, I gain nothing.

From the Gospel of John 15, Jesus said:
12 This is my commandment: Love one another just as I have loved you!

In today's world we Honor this verse with the phrase: "What would Jesus Do" ... John Gallenger made it easy to understand what that means through example. John lived his life quietly honoring God through selfless acts of love, charity and compassion.

They describe the time from when you're born to when you die as life's dash. What you do in that dash lives far beyond that second date.

It may surprise you to know that John wore a cross every day honoring God to me it simply coincides with his life honoring God.

In the weeks, months, and years that follow today, we will all recount the wonderful memories that John left for us. John was a person who bought steak sandwiches for the kids on the block... bicycles for his nephews and younger cousins, and was known for so many other charitable acts. One time, John paid for "everyone" to go to Disney World. "Everyone" was nine people, three of them were not family... just a friend from work and her two daughters. He explained it to me that they had never been to Disney and "Why shouldn't every kid have a chance to go to Disney". He said this with such conviction that you simply knew it was the right thing to do. It was this selflessness that shone as John's beacon of God's light.

If true charity is to give with no expectation, or motive... John Gallenger defined Charity.

When John walked in a room, he immediately captured your attention, if not from his size, then shortly afterward because of his captivating character. John was best described as a cross between Ralph Kramden and Santa Claus.

John's command of any situation was more than just admirable, it made me want to be more like him. He taught me that a good sense of humor was more important than money, and the only thing more important than humor was the love of your family and friends.

John was truly blessed with God's Holy Spirit, and I was blessed to counted in his "life's dash". Thank you God for letting me know John Gallenger as a father, and a brother in your name. I will miss him, but look forward to meeting him again in the kingdom of our Lord.