Remembering 2 Prominent Rotarians

Our club is mourning the loss of 2 exceptional members, B.J. Beecher passed away March 27th, and Ed Gallagher Jr. left us on Easter Sunday.

 

 

B.J. was a long-time Waterloo Rotarian, having served our club for 57 years. He joined his father-in-law at Kies Electric Supply in 1953, where he would work until his retirement. Recently, B.J. was elevated to Honorary Member of our club.

 

Ed joined our club in 1988, and his service to the Cedar Valley can been seen everywhere from the Iowa Veterans Museum, to UNI Athletics, Riverfront development projects, and the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center. Ed was just presented the Legacy Award from the Greater Cedar Valley Alliance and Chamber on March 26th.

 

Please keep the Gallagher and Beecher families in your thoughts, especially Rotarian John Beecher, who is B.J.'s son and Ed's son-in-law.