Nancy Bilgo let me know about Christopher Gallun's death. She says he died after a long battle with ALS, Lou Gehrig's Disease.

Below is Chris' obituary.

Gallun, Christopher G.

Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family, Thursday, December 12, 2013. Age 59. Cherished husband of 28 years to Barbara (nee Milisch). Beloved dad to Emily and Daniel. Precious brother of Gail (Kurt) Heyrman, Karin (John) Sweeney and Jeff (Mariann) Gallun. Dear brother-in-law of JoEllen (Peter) Bilgo. He will be missed by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Chris was a former employee of Auer Steel for over 30 years. Visitation at the Funeral Home, Monday, December 16, 4-7PM. Additional Visitation at HOLY ROSARY CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2011 N. Oakland Ave., Tuesday, December 17, 10-11AM, followed by Funeral Mass at 11AM. Burial Resurrection Cemetery Mequon, Tuesday at 1:30PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated to the ALS Association of Wisconsin. "You will always be a part of our lives"

Published in Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Dec. 15, 2013 - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/jsonline/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=168542419#sthash.iwZ7NSVa.dpuf