WILLIAM GALSTER

WILLIAM GALSTER 

William “Bill” Galster,  84, of Black River Falls, WI, passed away Jan. 13, 2026, at the Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield, WI. 

Bill was born April 9, 1941, to William and Elsie Galster in Black River Falls, WI. After graduating from Black River Falls High School he went onto work multiple jobs throughout the years - IGA in produce, raising foxes for fur coats, Ashley Furniture, flooring installation and farming. Bill was united in marriage to Barbara Nemec, they  had three children, and were together until Barbara’s passing. Bill then married Rebecca Peterson April 9, 1991 and they spent almost 35 years together. 

He could do almost anything he put his mind to and did things his own way. He could build just about anything and did build seven houses in his lifetime. Bill had a bit of a green thumb and enjoyed patio gardening. He was a proud member of the Masonic Lodge and was a previous member of the Lions Club in Fall Creek. Bill had a kind heart and special place in his for children, especially his grandchildren. 

Bill is preceded in death by his wife, Barbara; his parents, William and Elsie; his parents-in-law, Milton and Helen Nemec; and stepson, Evan “Tony” Littlegeorge. 

He is survived by his wife, Becky; children, Troy (Carmel) Galster, Robin (Rich) Krause, Melissa (Jeff) Ortiz; stepdaughter Amy (Aaron Kirby); sister Barbara Waughtal; grandchildren Travis and Skyler; his special four-legged friend, Phena; his close pals, Joey Laufenberg, Ed Dugan, Duane Johnson, and several other friends and relatives. 

A graveside service for Bill will be held Jan. 30, 2026, at the Riverside Cemetery at 11 a.m., following the graveside will be a celebration of life at the American Legion Post #200 from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m.

The Torgerson’s Funeral Home is assisting the family with final arrangements, 715-284-4321.