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Calvin Maglinger Obituary
After WWII, under the GI Bill, Calvin entered the Kansas City Art Institute. He received a diploma in Graphic Arts and a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. He also received a diploma in Commercial Art from the Famous Artist's School in Westport, Connecticut. Calvin worked for 12 years as manager of creative services for Texas Gas Transmission Corporation. He retired from The Evansville Courier & Press, a E.W. Scripps Co. newspaper, after 21 years as art director. More than twenty of Calvin's paintings have had prints sold nationally. His Regional Art Series, popularized in the 1980s, has been well received and has won wide acclaim. A recipient of numerous awards, the artist has been honored with one-man shows and his originals are in the collections of a number of Midwest art patrons. Calvin was given a special medallion from the Indiana State Museum for the painting, Foggy Morn. His painting, Quiet Time, appeared on the Artists of America calendar in 1995 and he completed historical paintings of the Ohio River for the Casino Aztar Evansville riverboat in 1999. He was also admired by and inspired many local Indiana artists, including Evelyn Steinkuhl.
Calvin was preceded in death by his infant son, Phillip Irwin Maglinger; and by siblings, J.W., Woodrow, Hoover, Homer, William and Odelia.
Survivors include his wife, Ruth; sons, Stan (Cathy) Maglinger and Paul (Jenny) Maglinger; grandchildren, Brad (Meredith) Maglinger, Jennifer (Kevin) Banning, Jessica Maglinger and Andrea Maglinger; great-grandchildren, Alexis, Isaac and Isabella; and by siblings, Fred Maglinger Jr., Ozzie Maglinger and Hazel Miller.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, January 23, 2010, at Sunset Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park.
Visitation 4 to 8 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. until service time on Saturday. Memorial contributions may be made on behalf of Calvin Maglinger to the Alzheimer's Association.
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Memories and Condolences
for Calvin Maglinger
John West
January 17, 2023
Calvin was my mother's first cousin once removed. Ruth & Calvin werea great team. Ruth would be the straight person setting Calvin up to deliver the gag line. They were fun to visit I have stopped by his grave to leave flowers over the last few years to honor him. I noticed this year that Ruth has also passed. May they rest in loving peace.
Betsy Shroat
January 27, 2010
Ruth and Family
Jerry and I were sorry to hear of Calvin's passing. You two were the best neighbors we could ever have. I remember our coffee breaks and all the fun we had at our parties. Calvin allowed us to look over his shoulder as he painted. I think Jerry wrote the preface to Calvin's Foggy Morning. . I believe that picture began on that train ride to St.Louis with Calvin, Paul, Jerry and Chris. Did you kow that Beth turned 42 on the day that Calvin passed away.? I would love to be in touch with you via the phone, email or mail. If you are still on Twinckingham Drive please let me know. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. Betsy and Jerry Shroat
11314 Loftus Lane, Union, KY 41091
Pam Locker
January 24, 2010
Oh no how sad...I just saw him at Oaklyn Library the other day...we have 3 of his works at Oaklyn...he was a great guy who always had a smile on his face...
Nancy Snow Cantley
January 23, 2010
Ruth,Stan, and Paul,
I was so sorry to hear of Calvin's passing. I miss seeing you. I have such precious memories of visiting your home and going "poking around." We treasure our prints of Calvin's paintings. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bettina Haltiwanger
January 22, 2010
I will always treasure the day I met Calvin. My mother had always talked about him, as we would draw or paint. She was his first cousin, Bernadine Long and talked about growing up with Calvin. I miss her & will miss him just as much. may God's blessings be with you all.
January 22, 2010
I am saddened by the news of Calvin's death. He was one of the first friends I made when I moved to Evansville and started working at the Evansville Courier and Press in 1972 - and he remained a favorite of mine ever since. I also remember great times together with Ruth and Calvin enjoying home made pizza! I am out of town so will not be able to attend the visitation, but please know my thoughts and prayers are with you. Susan Riddle King
January 21, 2010
Our prayer with the fsmily.
We are friend with Hazel and Bill Miller
Mildred and Larry Catron
Owensboro, Kentucky
Patricia Voight
January 21, 2010
Dear Mrs Maglinger ---I want to extend my condolences to you and to your family --i was so lucky to have been able to meet you and Mr Maglinger and purchase some of his work . His art work is indeed remarkable and beautiful . He will certainly always be a famous Evansvillian !! I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time. Mrs Patricia Voight
January 21, 2010
Our prayer are with the family.
We are friend with Hazel and Bill Miller.
Mildred and Larry Catron
Owensboro, Kentucky
January 21, 2010
our prayer with the family.
Friend of Hazel and Bill Miller
Mildred and Larry Catron
Owensboro, Kentucky
John G. West
January 21, 2010
Ruth, Becky & I are so sad to hear about Calvin. He made me laugh so many times... I will never forget his sly sense of humor. I had been thinking of Calvin a lot lately and was planning to call him. His artwork was great, but his personality was even better. I have lost another cousin, but memories of him will live on with me!
Paula Nance-Maurice
January 21, 2010
I worked with Calvin for many years at the Evansville Courier and Press. He was one of my favorite people and could always be counted on for a funny or witty remark. He had a great outlook on life and always smiled when he spoke about his family. He will be missed.
January 21, 2010
Paul, Jenny and family,
I was sorry to hear of your dad's passing. He was something pretty special for sure. You are in my thoughts and prayers today.
God Bless you,
Lauralee Paulson
Dr. Teare's office
Randy Dieter
January 21, 2010
Cal... What a guy!!!
He was my best friend in the art department at the EPC and helped me in so many, many ways as I started my position as the Graphics Editor of the Sunday Courier and Press. He made my job so much easier. I will never forget the generosity of his time, knowledge and the Herculean efforts he made to help guide me with my projects.
His personality permeated everything he touched. His artwork was inspiring. He was a kind, gentle and loving person... he will be missed.
Jane Sharka
January 21, 2010
Dear Ruth, Stan & Paul,
I just heard the news and am so very sorry. You know I love Calvin and have always considered him "my other father". My heart aches for you all and know this is not an easy time for you. But my prayers are with you and I will certainly be in touch.
JERRY BAUM
January 21, 2010
I CONSIDER CALVIN ONE OF THE FINEST PERSONS IN THE ARTS AND AS A CLOSE FRIEND. HIS ARTWORK WAS ALWAYS HONEST AND TRUE FOR THE HUMANITIES OF TODAY. I WILL MISS HIM.
January 21, 2010
We are very sorry to hear of your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
If there is anything we can do, we are here for you.
Your Aquatech family
Carolyn Hagedorn
January 21, 2010
Mr. Maglinger was an extraordinary and very talented man whose wonderful art and love of family will remain forever.
My deepest sympathy to his family and to all who loved and admired him.
January 21, 2010
Jenny,Paul,Jessica and Andrea,
So sorry to read about your loss in the paper this morning. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Donna Mattingly Hayden from North High school cafeteria
January 21, 2010
I knew him as a loyal library patron, always with a smile. Condolences to the family.
Robert Burke
January 21, 2010
Sadly I was told of Calvin's passing. I now live near Tampa, but once worked at The Evansville Sunday Courier and Press as a photographer 1970-1986. Calvin was one of the neatest guys I knew there. Seems every day I just had to slip away from my darkroom and pay him a visit to hear his latest jokes and he would show me some of his on going outstanding art works. What great guy to have known. Robert
January 21, 2010
I will miss you Uncle Calvin but my heart and mind are full of wonderful memories of you.
Love
Danny
Laurie Brooks
January 21, 2010
Dear Ruth, Stan,Cathy, Paul,Jenny, and families
We are neighbors of Paul and Jenny and we are so sorry for your loss.
Calvin was always so kind to me and my family when he would come and visit them. He was a good man and raised a wonderful son in Paul. He is a wonderful neighbor
We are thinking of you,
Laurie and Bethannie Brooks
Chase DuVal
January 21, 2010
I do not know Mr. Maglinger, other than hearing his name associated with the c/p. I couldn't draw flies so his ability is amazing to me. He came a long way from Owensboro, a long long way. this obit. painted a picture of him and I envy his life and accomplishments as should all. Regrets to his family, really, to us all.
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