Gailerd was born to Everett and Ollie-Grames-Workman. on March 27, 1927, at home in Beecher City, Illinois. He proudly served his country by serving in the US Army during WWII. He married Dolores J. Pippen; they had six children. Gailerd served as Loudon township road commissioner and retired as Fayette County Highway foreman.
A few things he enjoyed in his spare time were operating his bulldozers, playing checkers, welding, and fishing, especially in Texas, After retirement, he thoroughly mowing for Summit Township and visiting with friends at the Whistle Stop Saloon in Altamont.
Gailerd is survived by his children, Mimi (Danny Simmons) Mays, Pam Dammerman, Joe (Pam) Workman, Kris (Wayne) Diewald, and Mark Workman. One nephew, William Workman, and many grand and great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his siblings, Donald and Duane Workman and young son Jimmie Duane Workman.
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Visitation
28
Jan
114 West Washington Ave.
Altamont, IL 62411
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28
Jan
114 West Washington Ave.
Altamont, IL 62411
Cemetery Details
Location
S Charles Street and County Road 1850 N
Beecher City , IL 62414