Virgil Thomas Galer, 86, of Mecosta, MI passed peacefully on Sunday, February 6, 2022, with his daughter Pam by his side.

He was born July 23, 1935, in Mecosta, the son of Harley and Bertha (Whitscell) Galer.

Virgil is survived by his daughter Pamela (Scott) Graham; daughter-in-law Barb Galer; eight grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren; and 1 great-great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Donna (Bushre), and son Robert Galer.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, February 11, 2022, at the Mohnke Funeral Home in Big Rapids. Virgil’s family will greet friends beginning at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Mt. Hope Cemetery in Mecosta. Share a memory or express condolences at mohnkefuneralhome.com.