Edward James Callan

Callan, Edward James Longtime resident of Elm Grove and Oconomowoc Lake, was born to Eternal Life on July 27, 2009. Beloved husband for 55 years of Jane (nee Sell) Callan. Loving and devoted father of Deborah Callan Quirk (James Brandt) of Watertown, Wisconsin and Tesuque, New Mexico, Susan Callan Young (Timothy O.) of Elm Grove, and Nancy Callan Latta (Richard A.) of Madison. Proud and cherished grandfather of Kate Callan Latta, Timothy Sell Young and Emily Ann Young. Preceded in death by his seven siblings, James L. Callan, Mary C. Krembs, John M. Callan, Dr. Robert E. Callan, Michael S. Callan, Anne P. Callan and Judge Joseph P. Callan II. Adored son-in-law of the late Olive R. Sell. Treasured uncle to many dear nieces and nephews. Mr. Callan was the son of Irish immigrant John Nicholas Callan, and Mattie Somers Callan. Mr. Callan grew up on 18th Street and Clybourn Avenue in Milwaukee. He attended Gesu Elementary School, and graduated from Marquette University High School in 1937. He attended Marquette University prior to serving in WWII as a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Army, stationed in China, India and Australia. Mr. Callan was an appraiser for the Milwaukee County Probate Circuit Court for many years and the owner of the John N. Callan & Sons Real Estate and Insurance Agency. He practiced real estate in the Milwaukee metropolitan area for 68 years. Mr. Callan also served as Vice President and Secretary of the James L. Callan Investment Real Estate Company. The Callan Family would like to express their gratitude to the staff of 3 North at Franciscan Woods for their compassionate care of Mr. Callan over the past few months. Visitation will be held at Gesu Church (N. 12th St. at W. Wisconsin Ave.), Saturday, August 1, from 9:30 AM until the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 AM. Graveside services immediately following the Mass at Calvary Cemetery. Memorials are appreciated to Marquette University High School (3401 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53208) or Gesu Parish (1210 West Michigan St., Milwaukee, WI 53201). Sympathy Expressions www.BeckerRitter.com BECKER RITTER Michael Feerick Associate Brookfield (262)782-5330