Galen was an avid lover of animals and enjoyed hunting and fishing.
He was proceeded in death by his parents Robert G Cherry Sr. and Mildred d’Arlene Cherry.
He is survived by his children John Cherry and his wife Marian, Sabrina Goldman and husband Marty, Mitchell Blazek and Cody Cherry, his brother Robert G Cherry Jr. and wife Linda, sister Robyne L. Shumate and husband Keith and Lois C. Sutton and husband Brian Sutton.
He also is survived by his seven grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.