Obituary of Patrick G. Callahan
Patrick G. Callahan, age 62, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2013, at his home in Garnett.
He was born on July 14, 1950, in Garnett, Kansas, the son of Dennis Jr. and Phyllis (Teter) Callahan. He graduated from Garnett High School in 1968. Pat served in the Army National Guard from 1968-1974.
In 1975 Pat was united in marriage to Eileen Sass. One daughter, Carissa, was born to this union. They later divorced. Pat lived in the Garnett area for most all of his life. He worked in the trucking business for most of his life and was currently the owner of Cedar Valley Transport and a broker for other companies. Pat was also a cattleman and enjoyed tending to them. Pat was a member of the Garnett Knights of Columbus #1368. He enjoyed the time he was able to spend with friends, particularly playing cards, and watching sporting events.
Pat was preceded in death by his father, Dennis Callahan, Jr. on March 22, 2004 and his daughter, Carissa Callahan on May 19, 1995.
He is survived by his mother, Phyllis Callahan of Garnett; two brothers, Mike Callahan and wife Joyce of Baldwin City, Kansas; Ron Callahan of Kingston, Oklahoma; two nieces and four nephews; and his fiance, Debbie Hopkins of Pomona, Kansas.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM, Saturday, April 27, 2013, at Holy Angels Catholic Church, Garnett, Kansas. Burial will follow in the Holy Angels Cemetery. The family will greet friends following a 6:00 PM Rosary, Friday evening at Holy Angels Catholic Church. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Rose Catholic School and left in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.feuerbornfuneral.com