Danny J. Gallagher

Danny J. Gallagher, age 69 of West Branch, passed away Friday, March 17, 2017 at McLaren Bay Region in Bay City, MI. Danny was born on December 10, 1947 to Arthur and Dorothy Gallagher in Flint, Michigan moving to West Branch at age 3. He married Patricia Ann Mudge on June 5, 1970 in Standish, MI. Graduated from Ferris State University 1970 and began work at State Savings Bank of West Branch until 1982 when he moved to Hillman to join Hillman State Bank and later North Bank. He moved back to the West Branch area in 1993 to joined First Bank until he retired April 2013. Danny was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Charter member James Cronk Council Knights of Columbus in Hillman and very involved in Kiwanis Club of West Branch. He enjoyed four wheeling, fishing, hunting, rabbit camp, going to his cabin in Goetzville, MI and playing Cribbage with family and friends, and traveling especially enjoying several trips touring Ireland with family and friends and visiting the Irish living relatives there.

Danny is survived by his wife, Patricia Gallagher of West Branch, brothers, Gary (Laurann) Gallagher of Flint, Greg Gallagher of West Branch, mother-in-law, Lucille Mudge of Standish, sister-in-law, Linda (Randy) Haas of Lincoln Park and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Patrick Gallagher.

Visitation at the Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home in West Branch will begin on Monday, March 20, 2017 from 2-9 PM with Scripture Service at 7:00 PM. A Celebration of Life Mass will be held on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at St. Joseph Catholic Church at 12:00 PM with visitation starting at 11:00 AM. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Father Patrick Maher will officiate.

In Lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Ogemaw County Food Pantry or Kids Against Hunger – Kiwanis Club.