Robert Galbraith, 88

Robert Galbraith, age 88, of Balaton, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2016, at Avera Morningside Heights Care Center in Marshall.  Funeral Services were held Wednesday, December 14, 2016, at the Ralco Technology Campus (old High School building) in Balaton.  Interment will follow in the Lakeside Cemetery, Balaton. 

Robert “Bob” Vernon Galbraith was born to William and Edna (Garrels) Galbraith on November 9, 1928 in Marshall, MN. Bob grew up in Balaton, MN and attended Balaton High School. He graduated from there with the class of 1948. Bob then married his high school sweetheart, Lou Braband, in 1948 at the Presbyterian Church in Balaton. They were married for 68 years. 

Bob was passionate about his faith in Jesus Christ and his family. Bob and Lou had 3 children. Linda (Allen) Nyhagen of New Auburn, WI; Lanita (Jon) Knochenmus of Lynd, MN; and Randy (Pam) Galbraith of Plymouth, MN. Second to his faith and family, was his passion for Agriculture. Following employment by MB Boch & Associates and the JR Watkins Co., Bob and Lou founded Ralco Nutrition in Marshall, MN in 1971.   He retired from Ralco in 1990, and even then Ralco employees would often find Bob visiting all the different locations, giving a hug, offering a handshake, or sharing a smile. In his free time, he would drive for Lockwood Motors and was so grateful for Chet Lockwood and all the employees. 

Bob was very active in the Marshall community. Bob accomplished the rank of Eagle Scout.  He was the Marshall Chamber of Commerce President in 1984-85. He also was on the original board of Hope Harbor (formally House of Hope). Bob was an avid MN Vikings fan, Marshall A’s and MN Twins baseball fan and he loved cars…especially Cadillacs! He had a way about him that would always make everyone around him feel special and welcome. He loved a good practical joke and loved to laugh.

After battling leukemia, Bob died peacefully with his family surrounding him at the age of 88, 1 month, and 1 day.

He is survived by his wife, his 3 children and their spouses, 9 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Donna, Irene, Bill, and Orville. Bob will be greatly missed by family and friends, but he has left a legacy that will live forever.

Blessed be his memory.


In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Avera Hospice in Marshall (507-476-9432) or donor’s choice.

Arrangements by the Hamilton Funeral Home in Marshall, Minnesota.

Guest book and tribute wall available online at www.hamiltonfh.com.

Phyllis Tanghe, 93

Mass of Christian Burial for Phyllis Tanghe, 93, of Marshall, was held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, December 12, 2016, at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Marshall.   Interment will take place at St. Michael’s Catholic Cemetery in Milroy, MN.

Phyllis (Foley) Tanghe was born on November 10, 1923, in Tracy, MN, to Daniel and Louella (Ford) Foley.  She grew up in Tracy and graduated from Tracy High School.  On April 18, 1944, she was united in marriage to Ernest Tanghe.  The couple farmed and raised their family in rural Marshall.  Phyllis was a very kind, gentle person, and happy homemaker.  She enjoyed socializing with her friends and family.  She spent her time gardening, canning, crocheting and playing cards.  She was a 4-H leader and, in her later years, volunteered as a driver for Lyon County Human Services.  She tended to the Holy Redeemer Church garden.  She enjoyed the outdoors including camping and fishing.  Her Catholic faith was also very important to her.  She and Ernest prayed a daily rosary together.  Phyllis was an active member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church and the Catholic Daughters of America.

Phyllis died on Tuesday, December 6, 2016, at the Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center in Marshall.  She is survived by her children Ronald (and Cherie) Tanghe of Victoria, MN, Roger (and Alice) Tanghe of Owens Cross Roads, AL, Mark Tanghe of Marshall, Greg (and Darlys) Tanghe of Marshall, Theresa (and Dale) Wold of Cokato, MN, Karen (and Kenneth) Newman of Renner, SD, 22 grandchildren, 46 great-grandchildren, one great-great grandchild, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest, sons Daniel, Richard and Brian, granddaughter Rebecca Wold, daughter-in-law Rebecca Tanghe and six siblings.

Arrangements with Rehkamp Horvath Funeral Directors. Marshall, Minnesota www.rehkamp-horvath.com