Rory "RJ" Callahan

Rory Jerome "RJ" Callahan, 65, of Overton, Nebraska, passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at the Kearney Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on November 25, 1959, in Lexington, Nebraska, to Jerome and Betty (Garrett) Callahan. RJ attended public school in Lexington and would later on receive his GED. He was an incredibly hard worker at a young age. He worked for various over the road trucking companies for several years as well as working at Tyson before going on to dedicate the rest of his career at Overton Sand & Gravel before his retirement in 2022. On January 12, 1980, RJ was united in marriage to Cindy Skovbo in Ansley, Nebraska. Four children were blessed to this union: Josh, Laurie, JD, and Shannon.

RJ enjoyed the simple things in life. He liked to spend his days outdoors, fishing and camping with his friends and family and always enjoyed a nice cold beer. He was an avid collector of items he could work on and fix and never missed an opportunity to go out on a long drive to relax. Family was a large part of RJ's life, and he spent as much time as he could with his grandchildren who were his world.

Those left to honor his memory are his children, Josh (Sarah) Callahan of Omaha, Laurie (Brandon) Buhlke of Grand Island, JD (Madison) Callahan of Suffolk, Virginia, and Shannon (Mitchell) Bidwell of Lexington, Nebraska; his grandchildren, Oliver Callahan (8), Stella Callahan(6), Eliana Callahan (4), Camilla Callahan (4), Braelyn Buhlke (4), Gabriella Callahan (2), and Stetson Bidwell (2mos); his grandpup, Dexter; siblings, Rhonda Smith of Grand Island, Sheila (Marlon) Grayer of Cleveland, Ohio, Kelly (Stan) Caras of Lexington, Kristy (Ron) Harty of Oakville, Missouri, Curtis Callahan of Hudson, Colorado, and Misty (Lyle) Timmens of Minatare, Nebraska; sister-in-law Cynthia Callahan, and brother-in-law, Randy (Minnie) Skovbo; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

RJ was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Cindy Callahan; parents, Jerome Callahan, and Betty (Moses) Ceballos; brother, Bill Callahan; his in-laws, Moira and Jens Skovbo; sister-in-law, Sharon Straight; and nephew, Clinton Straight.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at the Overton Christian Church in Overton with Pastor Will Thompson officiating. The funeral will be live-streamed via the Reynolds- Love Funeral Home Facebook Page.

Burial will be held at the Overton Cemetery in Overton following the service.

Visitation will be held on Friday, October 24, 2025, at the Reynolds-Love Funeral Chapel in Lexington, with family receiving guests from 5-7 p.m.

Memorials are kindly suggested to the family for later designation.

Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences with the family by visiting: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com