Edwin C. "Ned" Callahan, age 88, a resident of Glendale Heights, IL, died on February 14, 2020 at his home. He was born March 13, 1931 in Baltimore, Maryland to Edwin and Ann Callahan.

He is survived by his wife of 43 years Sue (nee Cox); their children Jeffrey (Marsha) Horne of Windsor, OH, Michael (Penny) Horne of Portage, MI, Matthew (Debbie) Horne of Colorado Springs, CO, Christian (JC) Callahan of West Chester, PA, Deborah (Mark) Soeldner of Wheaton, IL and Michael (Dorothee) Callahan of Ettlingen, Germany. Also survived by 15 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his first wife, Joana (nee Berger), his daughter Mary Gail Callahan and his brother James Callahan.

Ned was an outstanding athlete in his youth, playing lacrosse, soccer, wrestling, basketball and football at Boys' Latin High School and at Loyola University in Baltimore. Ned spent 8 years as a lifeguard in Ocean City, Maryland where he enjoyed vacationing with his family every summer. He served in the United State Marine Corps.

Ned was a salesman with Revere, Bridgeport Brass and then became General Manager for Copper & Brass Sales in Schaumburg, IL before his retirement in 1991. Upon retirement he and Sue moved to Murray, Kentucky. They spent 20 years in Murray before relocating to Glendale Heights, IL. Ned was an avid reader and loved classical music. He was a very loving and caring person who will be greatly missed.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph , 8001 Cummings Road, Maple Mount, Kentucky 42356.