Charles Callahan
September 13, 2010
Charles L. Callahan, Jr., AIA, CSI, CDT, age 65, died September 13th, 2010 in Des Moines, surrounded by family and friends.
Chuck was born in Long Beach, California September 4, 1945. He graduated from Carlisle High School and Dunwoody Industrial Institute, served in the U.S. Army (Cam Rahn Bay, Viet Nam, 35th Group Engineers). He practiced architecture for many years, most recently working with Brooks Borg Skiles architectural firm where he continued to work until his death.
Chuck loved to sing and was active in the choir and Men’s Chorus at Carlisle United Methodist Church. He was instrumental in promoting the campership program at the church. He first served on the Camp Wesley Woods board followed by 20 years of service with the Board of Iowa Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church. Chuck enjoyed bike riding, participating several times in RAGBRAI and he especially enjoyed fishing with family and friends in Northern Minnesota and Colorado.
Chuck is survived by wife Sandra (See) Callahan, daughter Heather (Callahan) Knox (husband, Curtis Knox), granddaughter Olivia, brothers (Bill, Terry, Nathan) and sister (Sylvia Arnold).
Visitation: Thursday, September 16, 5-7 pm, at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, Des Moines. Service: Friday, September 17, 1 pm, Carlisle United Methodist Church, Carlisle, Iowa.
Chuck may be remembered with gifts to the Campership Fund through the Carlisle United Methodist Church, 405 School Street, Carlisle, IA 50047, or the Colorectal Cancer Coalition (www.fightcolorectalcancer.org).
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Vicki Bertagnolli
09/19/2010
Sandy, So sorry to hear about your husband passing away. I remember meeying him a few times when I was working at Principal with you. I hope he is at peace now and I know God will be watching over your family for him now and always til you meet again. Just wanted to send my sympathy note to you. Take care. God Bless.
Bob and Vicki Bertagnolli
Paula Poli
09/18/2010
To Chuck's Family:
I worked with Chuck at General Growth and have many good memories with Chuck. Always enjoyed seeing him when the GG family got together for lunch. My sympathy to your family. Chuck was a great guy!!
Jody Fox
09/16/2010
My heart goes out to all of you!!
While I never met Chuck, I do know he helped raise an amazing, remarkable daughter. I know he was well loved.
Take care of each other while you celebrate a wonderful person!!
Love
Jody
Karen Moeller
09/16/2010
My deepest condolences and sympathy at your loss. Heather has spoken so well of her father over the years I've known her. His humor and joy for life lives on in her and in Olivia. I know he will be missed, and I will keep you in my thoughts during this sad time.
Shannon Sandvig
09/15/2010
We love and miss you, Chuck! Our thoughts and prayers, Sandy and the entire family.
Please let me know if I can do anything.
Tom and Kathy Bier
09/15/2010
Our deep sympathy to the Callahan and Knox families. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Tom and Kathy Bier
Jon & Virginia Daugherity
09/15/2010
Dear Callahan and Knox Families:
Our very deepest sympathies are with you. May the love you have for Chuck and each other sustain you through the days, weeks and many months ahead. We are here to help in any way you need.
All our love,
The Daugherity Family
Rev. Mary Green
09/15/2010
Dear Family of Chuck - I serve on the Board of Camps with Chuck and offer you my sympathy and prayers. He was a great asset to our meetings and planning and decision making. His faith and servant attitude and generosity will be greatly missed. Treasure your precious memories of him, and keep the best of him alive in your own lives and personalities. Take good care of each other - you have a great legacy in having shared life with him.
God's Love and Peace,
Rev. Mary
Tammy Schwartzer (& Family)
09/14/2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. While I only met Chuck a handful of times (when he came to Madison), I have to say that I found him to have an amazing spirit - he had a way of making people feel comfortable immediately - a true gift. I see him in Heather... and Olivia... and will be eternally grateful for his life and his legacy. Because of him - the world truly has been left a better place.