Robert Louis Callahan 78, from Springfield, MO was born July 7, 1942 and passed away on Monday, April 26, 2021.
Robert served in the Navy as a deckhand on the Navy Ship U.S.S. Okanogan. Here he became a 100 percent service-connected disabled Veteran and was honorably discharged.
He was preceded in death by his parents William Louis and Erma Lorene (Branstetter) Callahan and his brother Daniel William Callahan.
Robert is survived by his niece Angela Monroe and husband James; great nieces Katelynd Monroe, Samantha Whittaker; great-great nephew Grant Patrick and great-great niece Isabelle Patrick.
Robert Callahan a 100 percent service-connected disabled Veteran, had a hard and complicated life; he still touched the hearts of those that truly knew him. The last of Robert’s life, his last years, were comfortable and happy thanks to the compassion and kindness of his caregiver Karen Hudson.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at Hazelwood Cemetery under the direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home North. No viewing or visitation is planned.