Glenn Leroy Callander

Glenn L. Callander passed away Saturday, February 16, 2019 at his rural Hayes County home. He was 92 years old. Glenn was born on November 18, 1926 to Archibald and Bertha (Kasten) Callander at McCook, NE. He attended Evergreen County School and Curtis AG High School. At the age of 16, he became a Charter member of Evergreen Union Church and was a lifelong member. He was baptized on August 1, 1941 at Camp Hayes. Glenn was inducted into the U.S. Army on March 9, 1945 at the age of 18. He attended Basic Training at Camp Maxi, TX and schooled at Fort Warren, WY. He served in the Philippines while in the service. He was honorably discharged on December 11, 1946. On May 22, 1949 he married Dorothy Patterson and to this union four sons were born; Grant, Archie, Fred, and Calvin. On May 29, 1983, he married Dawn Anderson. Glenn spent most of his life in Hayes County ranching, custom haying, and driving school bus. He was owner and operator of a mechanics shop for years and also worked for the county. Glenn was caretaker of Hayes Center Cemetery and opened graves in all the area country cemeteries from 1977 to 2007. He was preceded in death by his parents, Archibald and Bertha Callander; son, Grant Callander; step-daughters, Paula Shane and Vicky Anderson; grandson, Ian Shane; great-grandson, Evan Anderson; and brother, Claire Callander. He is survived by his wife, Dawn Callander of McCook; three sons, Archie (Sharon) Callander of Newcastle, WY, Fred (Carla) Callander of Bartley, Calvin (Teri) Callander of Hendley, NE; stepchildren, Dan Anderson of Hayes Center and Ann (Brad) Kirkpatrick of Aurora, IL; 13 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers memorials may be given in his name to the Hayes Center Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, February 21, 2019, 10:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. at Herrmann Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook. The family will be present from 5:00-7:00 p.m. to greet friends. Funeral Service will be Friday, February 22, 2019, 11:00 a.m. at Herrmann Jones Funeral Chapel with Johnny Walker and Jim Howard officiating. Burial will be in the Hayes Center Cemetery at 3:00 p.m. with full military honors. Herrmann Jones Funeral Chapel of McCook entrusted with arrangements. Visitation Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel Thursday, February 21, 2019 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM 607 Norris Avenue McCook, Nebraska 69001 Family will be present to greet friends from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Funeral Service Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel Friday, February 22, 2019 11:00 AM 607 Norris Avenue McCook, Nebraska 69001 Graveside Service Hayes Center Cemetery Friday, February 22, 2019 3:00 PM Rural Hayes Center Hayes Center, Nebraska 69032 Full Military Honors will be presented.