Barbara A. Galica

Barbara A. Galica, age 87, passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2022, at Bethel Home in Oshkosh. She was born on November 2, 1934, to the late John and Emily (Dvorak) Baumgartner. Barb was united in marriage to Leo Galica on November 24, 1966.

During retirement, Barb and Leo were the owners and promoter of Leo’s Speedway for 17 years. Barb and Leo were also Co-Managers of the Winnebago County Fair for 17 years.

Barb and Leo were blessed to be foster parents for 50 years. Together, they adopted 13 children.

Barb is survived by her children: Karl, Michael (Lisa), Robin (Cheryl), Brian, Theresa, Cheryl, Crystal Ann, Kristl Marie, Jerry, Sony, Samantha (Sammy Jo), and Nicole; grandchildren: Emily, Bythe, Brianna, Bethany, Ariannya, Elana, Leo, and Ruby. She was further preceded in death by her husband, Leo Galica; daughter, Shelby; and sisters, Rose Marie (Carl) Timm and Emily (Thomas) Goddard. Barb also had many special friends throughout her lifetime whom she loved very dearly.

Services for Barb will be held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at Konrad-Behlman Funeral Home, 100 Lake Pointe Drive, Oshkosh, WI 54904. Visitation will be held on Tuesday at the funeral home from 12:00 pm until the time of service.

The family would like to thank the staff at Bethel Home for all their care given to Barb.