Dick Michael Callen, age 73, of Hudson, WI, passed away on January 17, 2022 at his home in Hudson. Dick was born on March 23, 1948 in Manning, Iowa to parents Edgar and Mildred (Pratt) Callen. He graduated from Superior Senior High School with the class of 1966. He then went on to the University of Wisconsin – Superior before he enlisted into the United States Navy and proudly served in the Vietnam War. Dick married the love of his life Sandra Howard on June 5, 1971 and together they were blessed with two daughters.

Dick loved the outdoors and he was his happiest when he was out hunting and fishing and/or talking about it! He spent his career in sales and marketing, and honed his photography skills working with Epson. He was the go-to family photographer and enjoyed volunteering his time taking photos for various groups. Dick had a passion for gun safety and was a firearm safety instructor for over 20 years for the State of Minnesota.

He will remain in the hearts of his wife Sandy; daughters Jen Callen and Kate (Nate) Solberg; beloved dog Finn; brother Donald (Karen) Callen, as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He is preceded in death by his parents.

A celebration of Dick’s life is being planned on April 9, 2022 at the O’Connell Family Funeral Home in Hudson, WI. Details coming soon.

In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to Children’s Home Society of Minnesota 1605 Eustis Street St. Paul, MN 55108 or to the Wounded Warrior Project P.O. Box 758516 Topeka, KS 66675.