Callan Kenneth Letcher, 17, beloved son of Paul and Jennifer, and beloved brother of Olivia, Avery, Donovan and Eden, passed away as the result of injuries received in a traffic accident on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. To know Callan was to know joy. He was unconditionally kind to everyone. Callan's easy manner, charm and grace impacted everyone he met. He loved his family fiercely. He chose to spend much of his time with them. More than family, they were best friends. Callan enjoyed a lifelong love of soccer. Starting team soccer at age 4, he played for the Washington Park District, Peoria Legends, and John Gaspar Soccer Academy. During high school, Callan played for the Washington Panthers, first as a defender and most recently as goalie. He was looking forward to being the varsity goalie during his upcoming senior year. In addition to playing soccer, Callan earned his certification and worked as a soccer referee. Callan attended Washington Community High School and was an outstanding student. He was a member of the Chess Club, Scholastic Bowl, and French Club. This summer, Callan was teaching robotics to elementary students within the Peoria Public School District. Callan is gone too soon. We are completely heartbroken. He is truly missed by all. His bright light will never fade from the hearts of those who know and loved him. Those who mourn Callan are his parents, Paul and Jennifer of Washington, IL; siblings, Olivia Nolte of Peoria, IL, Avery Letcher, Donovan Letcher, and Eden Letcher, all of Washington, IL; paternal grandparents, Wayne and Marge Letcher of Clinton, IA; maternal great-grandfather, Donald Adams of Gilbert, AZ; paternal great-grandmother, Ruth Baker of Morrison, IL; aunt, Jacqueline (Wade) Glahn of Camanche, IA; uncle, Ron (Kathy) Nolte of Metamora, IL; aunt, Amy (Michael) Kelley of Skokie, IL; cousins, Ellery, Emily, Abbi, Allie, and Simon and great-aunts and uncles, extended cousins, countless friends and the community of Washington, Illinois. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Linda Nolte and Ronald Nolte; maternal great-grandmother, Berness Adams; maternal great-grandparents, John and Mary Nolte; paternal great-grandfather, Clarence Baker; and paternal great-grandparents, Ronald and Elsie Letcher. A memorial visitation will be from 2-6 pm on Friday, July 16, 2021, at Deiters Funeral Home and Crematory in Washington. A celebration of Callan's life will be at 11 am Saturday, July 17, 2021 at Connect Church in Washington. Cremation rites will be accorded. To honor Callan, contributions made to the family will be used to establish a permanent memorial at a later date.