Galen Leroy Shank Obituary (1951 - 2022)

Galen Leroy Shank, 71, from the Mt. Clinton area of Rockingham County, passed away on Friday, December 23, 2022 after living with Leukemia for 1 1/2 years. Galen was born on April 2, 1951 to Marie Shank of the Mt. Clinton area and the late Norman Rhodes Shank. On April 1, 1972, Galen married Susan (Steffen) Shank. After several different employments, one being 5 years with the Rockingham County Sheriff's Department, he settled on the family dairy farm and became co-owner of Double "S" Dairy. He was a member of Weaver's Mennonite Church, and an active member of the Clover Hill Ruritan Club. He also served as a local delegate for the Dairy Farmers of America Co-Op. Galen and Susie loved to travel and took advantage of retirement. They visited all 50 states, parts of Europe, and took lots of cruises. Sarasota, Florida was their winter home. Galen never met a stranger and easily made life-time friends. He took pride in his family and made others a priority. He loved cars, hunting, sharing jokes, and spending time with friends. Surviving, in addition to his wife and mother, is a son, Chris Shank and wife Teresa; daughter, Jennifer Middlebrook and husband Chris; four grandsons, Channing and Tyson Shank, Rhodes and Sawyer Middlebrook; special family member, Susanna Knicely; sister, Lois Depoy and husband Todd; brother, Sheldon Shank and wife Barbara; and Susie's five siblings and their spouses; and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. Due to current construction being done on Weavers Mennonite Church, the service will be held at Harrisonburg Mennonite Church with Pastor Curt Stutzman and Donnie Jenkins officiating. Casual attire is appropriate. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTuVNco-35k Those wishing to view and sign the register book may do so on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 from 12 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Weavers Mennonite Church Building Fund, 2501 Rawley Pike, Harrisonburg, VA 22801. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.mcmullenfh.com McMullen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.