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Richard McCallister Obituary

Richard A. McCallister. Beloved husband of Trina, nee Gordon; father of Mark (Sue) McCallister and Todd (Barbara) McCallister; grandfather of four; loving brother of the late Sally (the late David) Edwards and the late Ward (Bobbe) McCallister; adored uncle of Jane (Joe) Banser; dearest great-uncle of Brian (Bridget) Banser and Jack (Sarah) Banser; dad to our amazing dog, Tai.

- Managing Partner Chicago Office, Boyden 1989-2021

- Member, Board of Directors, Boyden World Corporation 1996-2000

During his distinguished tenure with Boyden and as a member of the global Board of Directors, Dick was an influential force in shaping the firm as it is known today and setting the tone for Boyden's evolution as one of the world's preeminent talent advisory firms. He was passionate about client service, professional development and continuous learning as well as identifying and mentoring the next generation of talent. A few highlights of his numerous accomplishments include establishing the Boyden-Northwestern Kellogg Advanced Development Program, unique in the industry, creating a highly successful Americas onboarding program for new talent, influencing the firms governance best practices and promoting investment for strategic growth.



His additional career highlights include: Chair, WHCA Partners 1986-2021; President, William H. Clark Associates, 1975-1989; Director, Price Waterhouse Chicago, 1968-1975.

Dick was a leading proponent of guiding public and private companies to next stage growth and adopting best governance practices. He ably served as a Board member of the following companies and organizations: House of Vision, Inc. Member: Executive Committee; Fiduciary Management, Inc.; Lionheart Trust Company; Systems Progress Group; Grant Hospital Member: Executive Committee;. President District 113 Board of Education, Deerfield.

Prior to Dick's business career, he was the Cross-County and Distance Coach for Proviso West High School for six years, leading the program to achieve many national distinctions including holding five simultaneous national high school track and cross-country records, multiple State of Illinois championships, as well as individual state event champions.

Through his coaching and mentorship, Dick touched many lives, elevating the Proviso West program to national distinction creating opportunities for young track and cross-country athletes to receive scholarships that were the foundation of their future careers.

Prior to his coaching, Dick was a distinguished track athlete in college, winning an NCAA gold medal and successfully competing around the world. Dick was also a member of the 1960 US Olympic track and field team.

Dick was also a member of the following: The Racquet Club of Chicago; The Chicago Club; Glenview Club where he was an avid golfer and enjoyed every game he played; Mid-America Club where he served as a former President of the Board of Directors.



A life partner and best friend to his wife of 42 years, Dick was passionate about living life to the fullest. His enthusiasm was imbued with a wily sense of humor as well as gratitude for being present in this world, and a steady optimism for the future. Dick firmly believed in maximizing our talents and interests in life, and through that belief, he has positively and often profoundly impacted the lives of so many. This remarkable and generous man will be indelibly missed by his family, friends and colleagues. He is forever in our hearts.

Celebration of Life of Wednesday, October 13, 2021, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Racquet Club of Chicago, 1365 North Dearborn Parkway, Chicago, Illinois 60610.

In lieu of flowers and in honor of the life of Richard A. McCallister, the family has requested any memorial tributes to be made in the form of charitable donations to Friends of Prentice, www.friendsofprentice.org or [email protected].

For further information please call 312-421-0936 or www.michalikfuneralhome.com.

Published by Chicago Tribune on Oct. 3, 2021.
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My sincere condolences to Trina and the family for their loss.

Zoey Osborne

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October 15, 2021

Dick was an extraordinary and unique personality who lived an amazingly full life with experiences few could rival. He was a generous and loyal friend with a raucous sense of humor and we will treasure his memory. Our best wishes to Trina and his family and friends.

Michael H. King and Candice M. King

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October 5, 2021

My heartfelt condolences to you, Trina, and to Mark, Todd and the rest of the family. I will be forever grateful for the friendship, wisdom, guidance and generosity that Dick shared with and bestowed upon me. Such fond memories of travel and cigars, but mostly of the chats that went along with them, me trying to absorb each pearl that he thought would help me grow professionally and personally.

Timothy Hutchison

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October 4, 2021

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