Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Galles

Elizabeth J. “Bette” Galles, age 92, of Port Washington, Wis., passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, July 1, 2020.

 She was born on March 14, 1928, in Fredonia, Wis., to Laurence and Eleanor Miller Walters.

She attended St. Mary’s Parochial School and graduated from Port Washington High School, Class of 1946. She was named queen of her junior prom.

On March 1, 1947, Bette married Paul M. Galles at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Port Washington.

While raising her family, Bette was a floral designer with the former Phillip Sales in Port Washington and the former Moldcraft Co. in Belgium for over 21 years.

Bette was active with the St. Mary’s Parish Christian Woman, Van Ells-Schanen American Legion Post 82 Auxiliary and Wisconsin Electric Auxiliary, of which her husband had been a member.

She enjoyed gardening and interior design. She and her husband Paul traveled throughout the world together. They also enjoyed a round of golf together.

Bette was a friend to many, especially the “Dinner Dance Club,” with whom the couple would spend many friendly years together.

Most important to her were her family.  She was proud “Grandma Gigi.”

 Bette is survived by her children Eric (Jean) Galles of Mukwonago, Melissa Tame of Port Washington and Todd (Jeanine) Galles of Napa, Calif.; her grandchildren Kyla (Brian Houston) Galles, Kathryn Seppi, Jordan (Camille) Galles, Breanna (Jason) Revelle, Jennifer (Ryan) Rychlinski, Megan (Austin) Bartholomaus and Matthew, Emily, Marc and Luke Galles; great-grandchildren Asher, Grayson, Gianna, Jaxson and Owen; her sister Judith (Don) Flierl of Port Washington; nieces; nephews; other relatives; and friends.  

She was preceded by her husband Paul on Aug. 27, 2013, and her brother Clarence “Bud” Walters.

We will celebrate Bette’s life with a Memorial Mass of Resurrection at 1 p.m. Thursday, July 9, 2020, at St. John XXIII Catholic Parish, St. Mary’s Church, 451 Johnson St., Port Washington, Wis.  The Rev. Patrick Wendt will be the celebrant.  

Interment will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Port Washington.

Memorials to St. John XXIII School, 1802 N. Wisconsin St., Port Washington, WI (www.stjohn23rd.school) are appreciated.

Bette would ask that we all do our part during this “storm” that has been thrust upon us all. Pray for our people; pray for our world.

Poole Funeral Home/Crematory, Port Washington, Wis., is assisting the family.  Information and condolences are available at www.poolefh.com or (262) 284-4431.

Covid-19 recommendations will be followed. Masks are recommended. Exercise social distancing. A maximum of 140 participants are allowed in church at all times. Thank you.