Robert Ray Galegar

Robert “Bob” Ray Galegar, 96, of Muskogee, died Monday, December 9, 2024, in Tulsa. Bob was born the son of Barton and Ora (Wood) Galegar on October 30, 1928, in Avant, OK. He was raised on the family farm with his four siblings and was well versed in farm chores with his least favorite being milking the cow. Bob was raised near Avant and was elected President of his senior class, graduating in 1946. Shortly after graduation he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served in San Diego, CA, and Corpus Christi, TX, as a dental assistant. He was fond of his years in the Navy especially with the camaraderie with fellow sailors and even playing golf and other group sports. Once honorably discharged in 1949 he furthered his education at Oklahoma A&M “OSU,” where he graduated with a chemical engineering degree. During this time his sister Peg introduced him to one of her friends, Joyce, and a relationship soon formed. They were united in marriage in June of 1952. After graduation, Bob’s career started with Continental Oil Company, first in Ponca City and then in Artesia, New Mexico. He joined Phillips Petroleum Company in 1956 where he worked in Bartlesville, Houston, Texas, and Greenville, South Carolina before returning to Bartlesville. Bob retired in 1985 after 30 years of faithful service. Joyce preceded him in death in 1989 after 37 years of loving marriage. Bob found a second love with Geneva and they made their home in Muskogee. They enjoyed 34 years together before she preceded him in September. Throughout the years Bob was active in his home churches of East Cross Methodist in Bartlesville and St. Paul Methodist in Muskogee. Bob was hard-working and a good provider for his family. During his years in Bartlesville he worked his full-time job and with the help of his two boys maintained his small 40 acre farm outside of town. He was active with his boys’ many school and sporting activities and this carried on to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, with whom he would entertain and play. He kept busy taking care of his yard or tending his garden and enjoyed woodworking. Bob loved travel, playing cards with friends, and spending time with loved ones. He will be dearly missed. Bob is survived by his sons, David (Kathy) Galegar and Jim (Janet) Galegar; brother, Floyd Galegar; grandchildren, Cynthia (Jim) O’Donnell, Chris (Elizabeth) Galegar and Natalie (Bill) Gordon; and great-grandchildren, Katelynn, Cooper, Harper, James, Kenny and Riley. He is preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Joyce; second wife, Geneva; brother, William C. Galegar; and sisters, Norma Brurud and Peggy Lawson. Bob’s family will receive friends on Thursday, December 12th from 5-7 p.m., at the Davis Family Funeral Home & Crematory – Walker Brown Chapel, 918-333-7665, 4201 Nowata Rd, Bartlesville. A graveside service will be held on Friday, December 13th at 10 a.m., at the Memorial Park Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Carter Davis and the Davis Family Funeral Home & Crematory – Walker Brown Chapel. Online condolences and remembrances may be shared at www.DavisFamilyFuneralHome.com.

Robert Ray Galegar

October 30, 1928 - December 9, 2024