Gary McCallister

Gary McCallister
November 10, 1944 - March 12, 2014
North English, Iowa
Visitation: 5:00 - 7:00 PM March 14, 2014 at Powell Funeral Home, North English, Iowa
Funeral Service: 10:30 AM March 15, 2014 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Williamsburg, Iowa
Interment: March 15, 2014 at St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery, Williamsburg, Iowa
North English- Gary McCallister, was born November 10, 1944, in Williamsburg, Iowa, the son of C. Wayne and Eleanora (Schlesselman) McCallister. He attended Pilot Grove country school, Millersburg school, Hawkeye country school and graduated from English Valley High School in 1962. Gary was in the Iowa National Guard , worked for Amana Refrigeration, worked construction and roofing. He taught piano lessons to the neighbor children when he was younger. Gary was a lifelong member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Williamsburg. He enjoyed watching TV and visiting with friends and family. Gary died on Wednesday, March 12, 2014 at the English Valley Care Center, North English at the age of 69 years. He is survived by a brother Larry (Betty Lou) McCallister of North English; a sister Judy (Jim) Tinnes of Webster; four nieces; two nephews; and 18 great nieces & nephews. He was preceded by his parents. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 10:30 AM on Saturday, March 15, 2014, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Williamsburg. Rev. Carl Cloeter will officiate. Burial will be in the St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be on Friday from 5:00 - 7:00 PM at the Powell Funeral Home, North English. A general memorial fund has been established. Messages and tributes may be left at www.powellfuneralhomes.com under obituaries.