Not a Mortician, But a War Hero: Everything You Need to Know About The Undertaker’s Superhero Father, Frank Calaway

Mark Calaway, better known as The Undertaker, is synonymous with the 3 letter organization, i.e. WWE. His standing ovation from the WWE Universe during his Hall of Fame Speech, testifies to how well respected he is in the industry. However, despite Taker’s well-known persona in the ring, little is known about his personal life due to his enigmatic persona, which led him to live a very private life.

Due to the infamous plot, Taker became notorious for having a parent-killing character in the 1990s. In reality, he obviously didn’t act in such a way. And he even maintained a strong relationship with his father, from whom he inherited his commitment.

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For those who are unaware, Taker’s father had a variety of accomplishments, from being a plumber to a war hero. Let’s dive in to know more about his father.

Who was the father of The Undertaker?

The Undertaker is the youngest child to have been born to Frank Calaway, and Betty Truby. David Calaway, Michael Calaway, Paul Calaway, and Timothy Calaway, were the other four children his father had in addition to Mark. North American-born Taker’s father was born on November 16, 1926, and he passed peacefully on July 22, 2003. 

He was notably a US Navy man who served in the Pacific Theater of World War II. The Phenom once recalled that post the war, in order to put food on the table, he had to work hard, performing tasks like roofing and plumbing work. In addition, he worked nights at a press for 38 years before retiring from the Houston Post in 1991.

It’s interesting to note that he had not backed Taker and had been unhappy with his decision to choose wrestling as a career. But Taker’s enthusiasm and his love for sports moved Taker’s father, which led him to become his biggest supporter.

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Moreover, once he had his father’s support, he never looked back and advanced to become what is arguably the biggest sports sensation in history. The Deadman still entertains fans on the Deadman show. The show often takes place before each PPV, despite his retirement from the corporation. Other than that, Taker is content living his life with his family.