Robert Calkins
Born: Fri., Jan. 17, 1930
Died: Thu., Jun. 3, 2010
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Robert D. Calkins
Calkins
Published: Saturday, June 5, 2010 7:11 AM US/eastern
Robert D. "Bob" Calkins, 80, of Shelbyville died Thursday, June 3, 2010, at Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis.
Born Jan. 17, 1930, in Fort Wayne, he was the son of Forrest K. and Irene V. (Englert) Calkins. He married Joan Ankenbruck on Feb. 3, 1951, and she survives.
Other survivors include his sons, Terry (wife, Julie) of Medway, Ohio, and Dan (wife, Joni) of Lexington, Ky.; daughters, Linda (husband, Steve) Alspaugh of Indianapolis, Michelle (husband, Ricky) Wrenn of Cordesville, S.C., Kathleen (husband, Tim) Simpson of Shelbyville; brother, Jerry (wife, Barbara) of Fort Wayne; 13 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and older brother Jimmy.
Mr. Calkins was employed with General Electric Co., later known as Wellman Thermal Systems, and retired as vice president of corporate quality. He retired in 2000 after 50 years of service and continued working part time with Wellman as a consultant in quality control.
He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, where he served in a variety of capacities; and was a longtime member of Knights of Columbus, serving as grand knight in 1978 and 1979.
Along with his family and buddies, he enjoyed many outdoor hobbies, including fishing, boating and camping. One of his favorite pastimes was collecting and watching old movies.
A rosary service will be at 3:30 p.m., with visitation from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Murphy-Parks Funeral Service and Crematory, 703 S. Harrison St.
A Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 125 E. Broadway St.
Burial will be in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105; or Indiana Crossroads of America Council Boy Scouts of America (checks may be made to CACBSA), 7125 Fall Creek Road North, Indianapolis, IN 46256.
An online guest book can be signed at www.murphy-parks.com.
Thelma C. Hutton
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Gregg and Mary Roe
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Posted Sun June 06, 2010
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Our thoughts and prays are with all of you.
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Marvin Redelman & family
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Posted Sun June 06, 2010
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Dick Dunbar
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Posted Sun June 06, 2010
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Bob and I became friends thru many business relationships starting with G.E.,in the 60's and until the closing of Wellman.
I was his go-to welding contact.I have fond memories of a great and competent individual. He will be missed.
Warm regards,
Dick
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Lori Helman RN
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Posted Mon June 07, 2010
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I am so sorry for your families loss. I know this is a very difficult time for all of you but take care of yourselves. Time doesn't heal all wounds but it will allow you to embrace your memories and move on.
You were a pleasure to get to know and I thank you for allowing me to care for your husband and father.
God Bless,
Lori RN
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AJ & TONYA MARTIN
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Posted Mon June 07, 2010
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DEAR MRS. CALKINS, KATHLEEN & FAMILY,
WE WERE SO SORRY TO HEAR OF THE LOSS OF MR. CALKINS. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOUR FAMILY IN THIS TIME OF LOSS. GOD BLESS!
AJ & TONYA MARTIN
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Dawn and Joe Schmenk
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Posted Tue June 08, 2010
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I was so very sorry to hear of Mr. Calkins' passing. He was a very dear man. I am so sad for Mrs. Calkins and Kathleen and all of the family. May you all cherish a heart full of loving memories. My deepest sympathy to you. God bless. -Dawn
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Martha (Woods) Nuhn
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Posted Wed June 09, 2010
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Hello. I want you to know that I have been thinking of you since I heard. My prayers are with you, Joan, as I can only imagine how hard it is to say goodbye. To the rest of the "kids", I can say it is hard to say good bye to Dad. May God's love help hold you up. It hurts so much because you loved much and he loved you.
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Dawn and Joe Schmenk
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Posted Sat June 12, 2010
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I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Calkins' passing. He was a very dear man. My deepest sympathy to Mrs. Calkins, Kathleen, Michelle, Linda, Dan, and Terry, and your families. May you all cherish a heart full of loving memories. God bless.
-Dawn
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Charlene (Kuhn) Brunk
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Posted Mon June 14, 2010
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Though I have lost contact over the many years, the Caulkins family will forever be a part of my memories. Kathleen, the depth of loss you feel is devastating, but it does get easier with time. I send you strenth and prayers to help you through this process. Let the memories flow and you will feel his love.
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