William Andrew Callahan, age 43 of Brady passed away Monday June 13, 2016 at his home. Will was born July 11, 1972, in Cozad, NE to Thomas and Donna (Meredith) Callahan.

Will was raised south of Brady and spent most of his childhood on the family ranch. He was mentored by many, but most of all Uncle Bud Callahan. Will never spoke a bad word of Bud. The lessons learned from him he shared with the next generation.

Will graduated from Brady High School in 1990. After graduation Will did what he did best, he was a cowboy! He rode bulls until a career-ending injury put an end to that dream. In February 1991, his son Jesse Callahan was born, and Will took on a new roll. He had moved to Kearney, and as always, made many new friends. He worked at Fort Kearney Feeders. He moved to Northern Nebraska to pursue a dream of working on a ranch. In May of 2000 his daughter, Madison Hughes was born.

He moved to Axtell and spent his time mentoring Jesse with the lessons he had learned. Their time was consumed with Jesse’s sporting events and with some of their most memorable moments shared during the Nebraska High School Rodeo season.

In 2003 Will started working as a rep for Walco International. During that time he made lifelong friends with several of his customers. One of those customers was his wife, Sheryl. She managed two of the feedlots that were in his territory. He was the starched shirt and jeans, polite, clean-cut cowboy who many knew and could win you over in a heartbeat. Over the years they became best friends, and in 2007 their relationship changed. On April 21, 2011, they became man and wife at the Mirage in Las Vegas, NV. Will gained two daughters in this marriage, Jamie Sehi and Kelsie Goc. Will and Sheryl made their home southwest of Brady and the WS Callahan Ranch was born.

Will is survived by his wife, Sheryl of Brady, NE; children, Jamie (Derek) Sehi of Neligh, NE, Jesse (Carly) Callahan of Imperial, NE, Kelsie Goc of Brady, NE, Madison Hughes of Flagstaff, AZ; brothers, Joe (Kelli) Callahan of Kearney, NE, Cody Land of Omaha, NE, Bowen Land of Omaha, NE; parents Donna (Meredith) Land of Gothenburg, NE, Thomas (Martha) Callahan of Omaha, NE; grandmother Lois Meredith of Gothenburg, NE; granddaughter Rain Duda and grandson Trysten Callahan; nephews Dawson Callahan and Carter Muller; niece Brinley Callahan; as well as uncles, aunts, cousins and many, many friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Pat and Leila Callahan and Kenneth Meredith.

Memorials are suggested to the Brady Fire Department or the Nebraska High School Rodeo Assoc. and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com. Cremation was chosen and a memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday June 18, 2016 at the Brady High School Gymnasium with Reverend Janie Freeman officiating. Those wishing to do so may sign the register book from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Thursday and Friday, June 16th and 17th, at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

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