BURTON – John J. Callow Jr., age, 72, of Burton, died Aug 30, 2017, at University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center after a brief illness.
He was born to John J. and Helen Ann (nee Busch) Callow Sr.
John graduated from Willoughby South High School and attended Cuyahoga Community College.
On Feb. 18, 1967, he married Claudia M. Mabie in Willoughby. She preceded him in death on Sept. 9, 2004.
John was an aerospace engineer, specializing in landing gear, and had worked for BF Goodrich and ATI Aviation Services.
He was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Gainesville.
His hobbies include hunting (especially with his dear friend, John Filby), fishing, trapping, bow hunting and duck hunting.
He was a great teller of “tales”, both true, as well as “tall.” He recently began part-time work for Great Lakes Outdoor and Supply in Middlefield.
Survivors include his daughters, Kelley (Eric) Hendrix, of Willoughby, Jennifer (Arthur Jr.) Semlow, of Chardon, and Linda (Brian) Esway, of Hilliard; grandchildren, Noah Semlow, Kent Esway and Claudia Hendrix; sister, Marsha (Carl) Sjoberg, of Seattle, Wash.; brother, Robert Callow, of Madison; and his fiancé, Alexis Kreuzer, of Burton, and her daughter, Amber Grzybeowski, of Lakewood.
Visitation is Saturday, Sept. 2, from 1-3 p.m. and 5-6:30 p.m., with the funeral service following at 6:30 p.m. at Burr Funeral Home, 116 South St, Chardon.
Information and condolences online at www.burrservice.com.