Valerie (72), born June 21st, 1953, in Saint Louis, Missouri, was a loving mother to Joseph
Gallagher (Janet), Sean Gallagher (Stephanie) and Ashley Koseck (Jonathan) and adoring
grandma to 9 grandchildren. She was sister to Jack, Daniel and Jeery Wollberg, and
beloved daughter to Paul and Florence Wollberg.
Throughout the highlights of her life, she dedicated her heart to medical research and a life
of nursing. From working with dialysis to researching rare bone disease, she found her
calling in the hearts of her patients. She was published in multiple research papers and
made an immeasurable impact at Shriner’s Hospital for Children – St. Louis, MO.
Valerie enjoyed her work, cooking for others and found peace in gardening, Sunday
morning drives listening to acoustic sunrise and a hot McDonalds’ coee. Above all she
loved her family and Val peacefully passed in the morning of Sunday April 26th 2026.
May she now be in comfort and peace forever.
In leu of plants or flowers please consider donating in Val’s name.
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/ways-to-give
