Thomas C. Callahan
Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 19, 2013 at the United in Christ Lutheran Church in Dellwood, Wisconsin. Rev. T. Christian Nelson will officiate. Friends may call at the church on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of service.
Interment will be at the Saint Mary’s Cemetery in Tomah, Wisconsin at a later date.
Thomas was born September 28, 1922 in Lewiston, Minnesota to Harry T. and Esther A. (Trump) Callahan. He and his family moved to Spencer, WI when Thomas was one year old. Thomas lived in Spencer for 60 years, before moving to Okauchee, Wisconsin for several years with Ed and Mary Diethman. He moved with Ed and Mary to Adams, Wisconsin in 1993.
Thomas enjoyed listening to music, especially polka. He loved making people happy, playing cards, arts and crafts, being outside, nature, and most of all, spending time with his family.
Thomas was preceded in death by his parents, Harry T. and Esther A. (Trump) Callahan; cousins: John Trump and Daniel Trump.
Survivors:
Cousin: Mary (Ed) Diethman of Adams, Wisconsin
Cousin: Roger Trump of Discovery Bay, California
Cousin: Jerry Trump of Antelope, California
Cousin: Tom Ganschow of Athens, Georgia
Further survived by many cousins, other relatives and friends.
Tommy will live on in the hearts and memories of many. Even though he was as playful as a child, we all respected him for the man he was.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.
ED and MARY, I am so sorry for your loss. Tommy was a wonderful person who loved you guys very much. He will be missed by many.I got to know him when I took care of him at Villa .You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Ed and Mary,
I am so sorry fro your loss. Tommy was a very special person to many people .I only knew Tommy for a short period of time . When i took care of him at Villa . He will miss very much. God Bless and you are in my thoughts and prayers
I am so blessed to have known Tom for so many wonderful years. He was such a blast of fun in day care at Moundview for about 20 some years. I am so glad I got to see him shortly before he passed. He seemed his usual self. Mary and Ed, it was so sad to here that he passed away after that. I will miss him. You folks took such good care of him all these years. God bless you guys. Love always. Janie Hiller.
Ed and Mary,
Tho I only knew Tom for a short time, I knew he loved you both. I so enjoyed visiting with you and Tom when my husband was at Villa Pines. Now you can “rest” some and remember the good days with your little Irishman. God Bless
I Loved him and still do..He was such a wonderful part of my life. I will always remember and never forget. My heart hurts and cries; I take comfort in knowing he is in the arms of many angels and with the Lord who blessed us all with his presence. Love to both Mary and Ed. God Bless.
Rest In Peace Tom. Mary & Ed you both did an outstanding job showering Tommy with love. You two are to be commended on a job well done. No more kisses for me from my boy friend.
Tommy will be missed by so many. I know I miss him. I’m very sorry for your loss I know how much you loved him.
Mary and Edward, Strength and Blessings to you both, the news of Toms passing is too sad. It will not be the same without him telling Joe how to drive, and trying to get out of Weds cleaning. He had found a spot in both our hearts that will always belong just to him. We are both so sorry for your loss.
My heart is so sad reading this. Tommy was an awesome guy. I soo remember giving him rides in the taxi and laughing and joking with him. He would always tell me to GO FAST. Oh the memories. He will be missed by many. Mary and Edward you have my sincere condolences. Tommy R.I.P. my friend. Until we meet again. I will always think of you when I go fast!
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So sorry on your loss of Tom. Mary and Ed you took such great care of Tom. He loved you so. I have so many great memories of him. As you comfort each other remember the good times. you have our deepest sympathy.
Ed and Mary, I am so sorry for your loss. Tom was my “husband” for so many years. We have been through a lot in almost 13 years. He will be greatly missed by many at Villa Pines. It wont be the same wothout seeing or hearing him there. My thoughts and prayers are with you guys at this time of need.
Dear Mary & Ed,
You have our deepest sympathy. It was a great pleasure to have known Tommy .I know he will be greatly missed but he is in a much better place now.