He attended college and medical school at the University of Minnesota, graduating in 1955. After medical school, Robert served our country as a Captain at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas, before moving to Minneapolis, Minnesota, to complete his orthopedic residency.
In 1961, he relocated to Dallas where he practiced orthopedics at St Paul Hospital, Baylor Hospital downtown, and Parkland Memorial Hospital. At Parkland, Robert also served on the orthopedic teaching staff. In 1968, he started a solo, orthopedic practice at Presbyterian Hospital Dallas where he remained for over 30 years. During that time, he served as Chief of the Orthopedics staff and treated thousands of patients.
On July 31,1954, he married Mary Ann Barranco of Chicago, Illinois. Together, they raised three children and were active members of Christ the King Catholic Church. Mary Ann passed away on July 13, 2002, and Robert retired. Years later, Robert moved to the Plaza at Edgemere where he was lovingly cared for by Edgemere's wonderful staff for 7 years.
He is survived by 3 children: Craig C, MD (Cheryl), Leslie Holdt (Mark), and Cheryl Morgan (Jerry). 4 grandchildren: Katy & Lucy Callewart and Nicole & Andrew Morgan. Nieces and nephews: Greg Greene (Jane), Deborah Greene, and those in Minnesota.
He was entombed beside his devoted wife Mary Ann at Sparkman Hillcrest.
Robert was a devout congregant and benefactor of Christ the King Catholic Church.
The Callewart family thanks the community for all of their love and support during the life of Bob.
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