Gallagher, Richard F.

2021

Richard F. Gallagher,

89, of Granville, passed away Sunday,

April 4, 2021. He was born in Sibley, Iowa to the late

Francis P. and Marguerite

Gallagher. A pilot in the

United States Navy, Richard flew sea planes during the

Korean War. He earned his bachelor’s degree in aeronautical engineering from Iowa State University, where he met the love of his life, Nancy Taylor. Richard’s

career as an aeronautical engineer spanned 35 years with Boeing, formerly Rockwell International

and North American

Aviation. His career led his family from Granville to Dunwoody, Georgia in 1983 where he was the program manager and a lead engineer of the Hellfire

Missile Systems program.

In this capacity, Richard experienced the height of his career traveling the world working with NATO governments on behalf of the United States. Richard was a highly-respected professional admired for his strong character, work ethic, and loyalty. Richard and Nancy returned to

Granville in 1996 after he retired. Richard is survived by his wife of 63 years,

Nancy; their four children,

Betsy Macdonell, Amy Bergin

(Mike), Robert (Susie

Nevitt), and Susan Zingraf (Lynn); his ten grandchildren, Lindsey, Alec, Mary,

Molly, Michael, Sam, Thomas,

James, Skyler, and Ellie; and two step grandchildren,

Marlee and Claire. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First

Presbyterian Church, 110

W. Broadway, Granville, OH 43023. A celebration of life service will be held at a later date. Visit www.mcpeekhoesktra.com to express condolences and read the complete obituary.