CALLOW, Richard O. 1939-2002

CALLOW, FOGLESONG, LEEGARD

Posted By: Merikay Mestad
Date: 2/11/2010 at 10:36:25

Richard Callow Funeral November 27

Funeral services for Richard O. Callow, 63, of Nora Springs, who died Sunday, November 24, 2002, Mercy Medical Center North Iowa, were held on Wednesday, November 27, 2002, at First United Methodist Church, Nora Springs, with Rev. Lisa L. Locoh officiating.

Richard was born June 18, 1939 in Mason City, the son of Orrin and Pearl (Foglesong) Callow, He graduated from Mason City High School in 1957.

He married Carol Leegard December 21, 1968, in St. Ansgar. Richard worked for C &W Railroad for many years as well at Mason City Glass where he delivered and installed windows and countertops. He was a member of First United Methodist Church, Nora Springs, and enjoyed racecars and racing with his son, Brian. He liked fishing, working in his garage, and spending time with his family.

Richard is survived by his wife, Carol of Nora Springs; a son Brian of Nora Springs; foster children, Cherry Hutzel and husband Rick of Nora Springs; Patty ReCupido of Rockford; Charmin Leegard of Mason City, mother Pear May of Mason City; brothers, Raymond Callow and wife Gloria of Eagle Grove; Ron Callow and wife Sheila of Mason City; many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, one brother Robert, and his grandparents.

Burial was in the Park Cemetery.

St. Ansgar Enterprise
Published November 30, 2002