Calvin Chalkey Obituary
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Calvin was born July 5, 1967, in Nelsonville, Ohio to William Deem and Stella Chalkey. He was a graduate of Trimble High School; a member of the Hocking County Fish and Game; was a hunter and fisherman; and enjoyed, watching football, Pittsburg Steelers fan, and wrestling, WWE fan.
Surviving are wife, Nina Chalkey of Nelsonville, Ohio; mother, Stella Chalkey of Trimble, Ohio; children, Shawna (Joe) Jenne, Calvin (Alex) Chalkey, Clarissa Chalkey, Austin (Heather) Hook, and Dylan (Ally) Hook; grandchildren, Ellie (Brielle) Hook, Urban Holland, Rylie Estep, Rowan Hook, Emily Jenne, Joe (Rooster) Jenne, and Donnielle Jenne; brother-in-law, Matt (Kerri) Ritz; sister-in-law, Sonya Hook; brother, Joshua Willie ; sisters, Candie (Rob) Barrett and Michaela (Brent) Gloeckner; nieces and nephews, EJ (Troy) Barrett, Robert (Whitney) Barrett, Justin Hook, Sophia (J.D.) Bruce, Kyle Ritz, and Bryce (Anthony) Ritz; 6 great-nieces; 4 great-nephews; and 1 great-great-nephew (baby Wes).
Calvin was preceded in death by his father, William Deem; father-in-law, Richard Ritz; mother-in-law, Nancy Ritz; grandmother-in-law, Charlotte Kinnison; grandparents, Stella Chalkey (Bethel), Frank Chalkey, Maggie Deem, and Otto Deem; and sweet baby, Ruby Jane.
A Celebration of Life will be held on November 8, 2025, with details being announced later.
Arrangements are by the Warren-Brown Funeral Home, Logan, Ohio.
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