Stephen Dennis Gallup

Exeter, Stephen D. Gallup, born March 19, 1945, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, December 23 after a courageous journey with Alzheimer’s disease. Stephen was a man of deep faith and a longtime member of Bethany Church in Greenland, where his belief in Christ shaped his life, values, and relationships. As a young man, he proudly served his country as a Hospital Corpsman in the United States Navy before moving to New Hampshire where started a successful career as a Domino’s Pizza franchisee. He was known for his strong work ethic, integrity, and dedication to those with whom he worked alongside. Stephen found great joy on the golf course and was a Century Member of Abenaqui Country Club, where he enjoyed many rounds of golf and lasting friendships. He also cherished time spent at the Surf Club of Rye, sharing countless afternoons with family and friends in a place that brought him much happiness. Stephen’s generous spirit extended beyond his local community through his close work with Help for Haiti, where he served many years alongside his friend and founder, Jim Willey. Stephen was married 61 years to his beloved wife, Carol. He is survived by Carol and their three daughters: Michele Lineberger and her husband Bill of Lancaster, SC; Stacie Blemings and her husband Dan of Newfields, NH; and Jessica Gallup of Exeter, NH. Steve was a proud and loving grandfather to Staff Sgt. Joshua Bruckner, serving in the National Guard; Sgt. Caleb Bruckner, serving in the U.S. Army; Ben Bruckner, who earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from USC and works at Bank of America; Cole Blemings, Doctor of Osteopathy student and his wife Abbigael, MD/PhD student, Kyle Blemings, Doctor of Osteopathy student and his wife Amelia, RN, and Ashton Costigan, a proud recent graduate of Exeter High School. Visitation will be held Thursday, January 8th from 4-6pm at the Remick & Gendron Funeral Home, 811 Lafayette Road, Hampton, NH.A funeral service will be held on Friday, January 9th at 11am at Bethany Church, 500 Breakfast Hill Road, Greenland, NH. A luncheon will be served at the church. Graveside service will follow for immediate family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Alzheimer’s Association, which helps fund research that Abbigael Aday-Blemings is involved in at UTMB in Galveston, Texas by clicking here] https://donorservices.alz.org/page/FUNYAFYQDKA?utm_source=google&utm_medium=paidsearch&utm_campaign=giving_google&utm_s_subsrc=giving_google_brand_alz_donations&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=1707986387&gbraid=0AAAAAD8nX1pctThFyt1iZAZkPJYEYcNrg&gclid=Cj0KCQiAx8PKBhD1ARIsAKsmGbe31s2TgkW2gkitoZ8IKJE6vKSReC18cJKrSkPQQxhJxhNU_lZqNMUaAvqxEALw_wcB or Help for Haiti, a ministry close to Steve’s heart by [clicking here.

Stephen Dennis Gallup

March 19, 1945 - December 23, 2025