Thomas (Tom) Clair Callahan

Thomas (Tom) Clair Callahan died peacefully Friday, March 17, 2023 in Wooster, Ohio at the age of 92. Tom is survived by his ever-loving sweetheart, Jill Leggett Callahan; his sister, Eileen Mercer of Orlando, Florida; children, Nanci (David) Keinath of Shelby, Ohio, Timothy (Amy) of Seattle, Washington, Michael (Ashley) of Seattle, Washington, Kevin (Pamela) of Seattle, Washington, Thomas (Faith) of Newport, Rhode Island; Stepsons, Terry Tefs (Jennifer Sage), Homerville, Ohio, and Michael (Gretchen) Tefs of Wooster, Ohio. Tom had seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, and an infant granddaughter. Tom was born July 22, 1930 in Cleveland, Ohio to Claire Francis (Buzz) and Margaret (Bodenschatz) Callahan. He graduated from Cleveland Lincoln High School in 1950 and Western Reserve University in 1959 with a degree in Business. Tom served his Country (Navy) from 1951-1953. He retired as an accountant from Professional Management, Mansfield, Ohio in 1991. Tom cherished the fact that all five of his children are successful professionals with loving families. His daughter Nanci, followed Tom on the business path and has had a full career as a highly competent accountant. Tom was equally proud of his four sons whom each earned Eagle Scout honors. Each of them followed the paths of their interests in their professional lives. Tom, who ushered during the last Cleveland Rams football game, enjoyed a terrific childhood in Cleveland, Ohio. After working at WNBK (now WKYC), he served a career as an accountant and Certified Professional Business Consultant. Upon retirement, Tom relished the opportunity to serve, over the span of 10 years, the Cloverleaf Local Schools as a substitute teacher. Spiritually, Tom was a devout Christian and an active and dedicated member of the Catholic Church. At Tom's request, there will be no funeral or memorial service. Tom will be laid to rest at Woodlawn Cemetery in Lodi, Ohio. Online condolences may be shared at www.parkerfuneralhomes.com.