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Galen Slagle

Galen Slagle passed away on the afternoon of March 1st, 2025, aged 57. He was a devoted Christian, and an amazing husband, father, sibling, uncle, cousin, son, coworker, mentor, and friend.

 

He was born in Kansas City, Kansas on July 8, 1967. He had a degree in Law Enforcement from Iowa Central Community College.

 

Galen worked as a police officer in Iowa, including as the Sheriff of the Duncombe Police Department, and worked as the locksmith for the past 16 years at Kansas City Public Schools. In recent years, Galen had become even closer in his journey with God. He was a steward for the environment and would gladly spend all his days working with his hands and working on new outdoor projects. He led an exciting life and his family and friends often looked forward to his vivid retellings of his life. Most recently, Galen, his wife Jackie, and dog Tuco moved to an acreage in the country, where he was able to enjoy his two favorite things: his family and the outdoors.

 

He is survived by his wife and son, Jacqueline Slagle and Antonio Linhart Slagle and Ariana Chavez (Seattle, WA); his parents Keith and Esther Slagle (Fort Dodge, IA); his siblings Greg Slagle (married to Christina Cervantes Slagle) (Shawnee, KS) and Gail Slagle Stahmer (married to Ken Stahmer) (New Providence, IA); his nephews Ben Parker, Brodey Slagle, and Victor Cervantes; his nieces Amber Parker Cordoba (married to Manuel Cordoba), Langley and Kinley Slagle; his great nephew Samuel Cordoba; his great nieces Marley and Makenah Parker, Alicia and Alondra Cordoba; many other family members and close friends.

 

Galen's Celebration of Life will be held at Legacy Christian Church - Blue Valley in Overland Park, Kansas as a gathering of family and friends.

 

We welcome and appreciate plants, flowers, and encourage donations to Legacy Christian Church (lcc.org/give) and Ducks Unlimited (ducks.org).
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Ele Thompson Mar 05, 2025

sister to Esther ,Circleville ,Ohio

Dear Slagle family, All of you are in my prayers each day. How I wish I could be out there to share Friday’s memorial service with you. I truly wanted to be there to support you. It would also be nice to meet those of you I have not met. But maybe under other circumstances in the future. May family & friends be of comfort to you now and in the months ahead. I love you and ask God to touch each of you with His comfort, care, and peace - and strengthen you. Ele Thompson, Esther’s youngest sister.

Renae Demiter Mar 05, 2025

Cousin ,Des Moines ,Iowa

Dear Slagle family you are in my thoughts prayers. He will be missed.

Joanna Smith (Demiter) Mar 05, 2025

maternal cousin, his Uncle John's daughter ,Wadsworth ,Ohio

Sending my love to Aunt Esther, Uncle Keith and all the family. How unexpected. I am so happy to hear that Galen had deepened his relationship with the Lord in recent years. What a celebration as, one by one, we meet Jesus! May you be comforted knowing you will spend all of eternity with Galen. God be with you as you adjust to life without Galen. My prayers and deepest sympathy are with each one of you.

Eleanor Reljin Jakob Mar 06, 2025

Cousin ,Monument ,Colorado

Dear Slagle Family, I'm so saddened to hear of Galen's passing. May God grant all of you peace and comfort in this difficult time. Keeping you in my prayers, Cousin Eleanor.

Wayne and Fran Bybee Mar 06, 2025

Friend ,Plattsburg ,Missouri

Our prayers go out to Jackie, Antonio and Galen's family. Galen and I worked together for many years. He was one of my best friends and a pleasure to work with. I will truly miss him. Wayne

Dan Demiter Mar 06, 2025

brother of Esther ,Rittman ,Ohio

Dear Esther and family, My sister in the flesh and the Spirit, May the comfort of the Holy Spirit surround you in all His glory, mercy, and love. Forgive me for not being with you in person, but we are united in the spirit. May the Holy Spirit, our comforter, be gracious to you and fill you with never-ending love, God bless and comfort you, now and always, In Christ’s Love, your brother Dan Demiter

Phil Demiter Mar 06, 2025

brother of Esther ,Medina ,Ohio

To Esther, Keith, Jacquie, and all the Slagles, My prayer and thought would be that the God of wisdom and compassion may turn your heart to seek His comfort in this time of sore tragedy, Phil Demiter

Mike & Cindy Demiter Mar 06, 2025

brother to Esther ,Wadsworth ,Ohio

Sincere condolences going out to the Slagle family. Words are inadequate to express our sympathy. We are praying that you find peace and healing as you go forward with your life.

Rachel Swinderman Mar 06, 2025

Cousin (Ele's daughter)

I'm so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. "May God's love heal your sorrow and may His peace replace your heartache with warm and loving memories."

Jesse Thompson Mar 06, 2025

Cousin ,Edison ,Ohio

I am so sorry for this unexpected loss. Know that your family are in my prayers.

Ed Demiter Mar 06, 2025

brother to Esther ,Barberton ,Ohio

I send my condolences to the Slagle family. I do care about your grief. May God comfort you through our prayers.

Diane Stewart Mar 07, 2025

Cousin- Delores’ daughter ,West Salem ,Ohio

Aunt Esther, Uncle Keith, Jackie, Gail and Greg, We are so sorry for your loss of Galen. Please know you are in our thoughts. Diane, Mike, Alaina and Cooper

Keith Knight & Kristin Knight Mar 07, 2025

Co-Worker ,Pleasant Hill ,Missouri

My heart goes out to Galen's large family. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Prayers for healing, comfort and strength going forward. I've known Galen since 2009, that's when I started working at KCPS. I've enjoyed his friendship all along the way. I looked forward to hearing his stories about hunting, fishing and adventures at the lake. I will miss him more than words can express and KCPS will certainly miss him as well. May he rest in peace, amen.