Galen Hughes Harrison Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Galen Hughes Harrison, age 83, of Pickford, Michigan, died at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey, Michigan, on August 4, 2022. He was born in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, on December 3, 1938, to Lewis and Marie (Hughes) Harrison. Galen graduated from Pickford High School in 1956. He attended Michigan Tech University in 1957, and earned his Masters in Electrical Engineering in 1961. He went on to work for the U.S Government for two years. In 1963, he started teaching at Lake Superior State University, in the Department of Mathematics. He retired in 1999, after nearly 40 years. Galen was a founding member of the Munoscong Golf Course and served on the board as President for almost 50 years. Galen had a passion for golf and took every chance he could to get out on the green. He could be found at the golf course every day during golf season, come rain or shine. He also enjoyed working on projects in his wood shop. Galen is survived by his brother, Paul (Cheryl) Harrison of Pickford; sisters, Sharyll (Jack) Stevenson of Pickford, and Justine Phillips of Charlotte, North Carolina; nieces and nephews, Robin and Mike Hanes, Dawn and David Mastaw, Doug and Elaina Phillips, David and Mandi Klamerus, John and Jennifer Harrison, and David Phillips along with many great nieces and nephews. Galen is preceded in death by his parents, Lewis and Marie (Hughes) Harrison; and nephew Randy Stevenson. Memorials can be made out to Munoscong Golf Association, PO Box 345, Pickford, MI 49774, in Galen's name. Per his wishes, there will be no services at this time. Galer Funeral Homes & Cremation in Pickford, Michigan, is serving the family. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.galerfuneralhomes.com.

Galen Hughes Harrison

December 3, 1938 - August 4, 2022