Richard “Dick” Callahan
Richard “Dick” Callahan, 89, of Western Springs IL and Ocean Isle Beach NC was taken by our Lord on May 17, 2024. He passed away peacefully in Westmont, IL after a lengthy battle with MDS.
Richard was born in La Salle, IL an only child to parents, Amelia and Edmund Callahan. Beloved husband of the late Loree Hamilton. Loving father of Michael (Christine), Dennis (Victoria), and Patrick (Nicole). Dear stepfather of Scott (Ann), the late Jeffery, and Kurt Hamilton. Cherished grandfather of DJ (Laura), Sean, and Charlotte, step grandfather of Jeffery Jon, Ross, Abby, Kurt, and Sarah. Fond cousin and close friend to many.
Graduate of St. Bede Academy in Peru, IL and Iowa State University. While at Iowa State, played guard for their football team. High school teacher and coach for over 30 years before retiring in 1994 from Lyons Township High School. His passion for coaching was only surpassed by his love for family and friends. Dick treasured his time fishing in Canada, traveling the world with Loree, and golfing with his countless buddies. Will be remembered by many who adored and whose lives were greatly influenced by him.
Visitation Wednesday, May 29 from 3 to 9pm at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside. Mass 10am on Thursday May 30 at St. Francis Xavier, 124 N. Spring Ave., LaGrange. Please meet at church. Interment private.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to:
St. Bede Academy, Peru, IL
https://www.st-bede.com/give-now
Northwestern Medicine Memorial Foundation
https://nmgive.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donate.event&eventID=619
For Service Info: 708-352-6500
I remember Mr. Callahan at LTHS but I don’t remember what he taught? I’m thinking it was drivers education? So sorry for your loss. I see a lot of my former LTHS teachers passing away. Only fond memories of my high school days spent at LTHS 1975-1979. Prayers to your family 🙏🏻.
J. Trainor-Malec
Class of 1979
I graduated LT in 1972 Mr. Callahan was one of my football coaches and drivers Ed teachers, he was a great guy, one of my favorites at LT peace to his family.
Jim Sevcik 1972
Mr. Callahan was my driver’s ed teacher in 1973. If you did something you shouldn’t have during the “behind the wheel” portion of the training, Mr. Callahan would use his break on the passenger side and say, “I bruise easily.” I never forgot that! Blessings to his family.