Emily P. Gallmeister

She was born in 1932 in Evansville, Indiana, and is the daughter of John and Pearl Buchanan.

Emily graduated from Central High School and then attended Bramwells Business College graduating with an Associate’s Degree in Business. She was a member of the Pi Rho Zeta Business Sorority. After graduation she worked at Servel where she met and married William A. Gallmeister, sharing 57 years together until his death in 2011. She taught at Salem Nursery School and EVSC Highland Kindergarten.

She had a compassionate soul and unwavering faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, who was her source of strength and inspiration. She loved singing, playing piano, reading, and music, and cherished bringing family together, especially during the holidays. She had a special love for children, showing them patience, kindness, and compassion, and found joy in nurturing and encouraging them. She loved everyone equally, always saw the good in others, and devoted her time to Highland PTA and volunteering with students with special education needs. Her faith, kindness, and unconditional love for others touched many lives and will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew her.

She is survived by her children, William Andrew (Ellen), Amy Lea Stewart, and John Carl (Nellie Stallings); grandchildren, Alexander Stewart, Samuel Stewart, Carly Cox, William August Gallmeister, Lillian Bernadine Gallmeister; five great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Mary Norton; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William A. Gallmeister, and her six siblings, John Buchanan (Dorothy), Virginia Miller (Lynn), June Ray (Robert), Jim Buchanan (Jeanette), Margaret Fickas (Frank), and Martha Diamond (Edward); in-laws, Eugene and Dorothy Gallmeister and David Norton.

The family would like to thank the staff at The Heritage Center- Wellsprings, for their tender and loving care of Emily.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 30, 2026 at Alexander North Chapel, 4200 Stringtown Road in Evansville, officiated by Pastor Cliff Herring. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park. Friends and family may visit from 9:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.

Condolences may be made online at www.AlexanderNorthChapel.com.