Lambert C. Galewski

Lambert C. "Bert" Galewski, 75, died at his home in Winona on October 7, 2009, after 2 years fighting cancer. Bert was born October 29, 1933, in Winona, MN, to John and Minnie (Pheler) Galewski. He married Doreen Guenther on September 12, 1953, and was a loving husband and "foster Dad" to Doreen's nephews, Steven, Jon, Gerald and Michael Kukowski. Bert enjoyed taking the boys on hunting, fishing and camping trips. The family's favorite vacations were in the Colorado Mountains, Jackson Hole, WY, and the Black Hills, SD. Bert worked for 38 years as an arc welder at the Trane Co. in LaCrosse, WI, before retiring in 1993. Bert's hobbies were gambling at Casino's, shooting pool with his buddies in a pool league, and taking Doreen for a good days run on his motorcycle. He was a member of the Winona Eagles Club and past member of the Elks. Bert's sense of humor and friendly smiling face will be missed by all his family and friends.Survivors include his devoted wife of 56 years, Doreen; foster sons, Steven, Jon, Gerald, and Michael Kukowski; caring mother-in-law, Sylvia Schneider; three sisters, Dolores Pettigrew, Marion Dooney and Jeanie Kulas. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Anna, and brother, George. Bert was also preceded in death by his loyal friend of 12 years, his golden retriever, Rowdy.A celebration of Bert's life will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2009, at 2:00pm Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service Hansen Goodview Chapel with funeral celebrant Douglas Hansen officiating. Interment will take place at a later date. Friends may call from noon until the time of service at the funeral home on Saturday. Please share a memory of Bert with the family or sign his online guestbook at: www.hofffunera.com