John N. "Jack" Kalkman

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John Kalkman Obituary

John N. "Jack" Kalkman, 91

St. Cloud, Minnesota

May 10, 1924 ~ Feb. 3, 2016

Mass of Christian Burial will be on Monday, February 8th at 11:00 AM at St. Peter's Catholic Church in St. Cloud for John N. "Jack" Kalkman, age 91, of St. Cloud, who died on Wednesday at the Country Manor Health Care and Retirement Center in Sartell. Rev. Greg Lieser will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call on Sunday between 1:00 - 4:00 PM at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud and on Monday one hour prior to services at the Church. Parish Prayers will be at 3:00 PM.

Jack was born May 10th, 1924 in St. Cloud to John and Christine (Bussen) Kalkman. He served in the US Army 101st Airborne Division during WWII. He married Lucile Schwankl on September 5th, 1947 at St. Mary's Cathedral in St. Cloud. Jack lived in St. Cloud all of his life. He was employed as a Paint Superintendent for Franklin Manufacturing for 40 years. He retired in 1986. He was a charter member of St. Peter's Catholic Church, VFW Post 428, and the Disabled American Veterans.

Jack and Lucile enjoyed their cabin with their children and grandchildren. They wintered in Mission, Texas for 15 years, and enjoyed travelling all over North America including Alaska. They felt very blessed to have travelled to Medjugorje and honored to have met Pope John Paul II.

Survivors include his wife Lucile, children, Cindy Hoene (Mike), Ft. Myers, FL, Jim Kalkman (Debbie) Winfield, IL, Dave Kalkman (Deborah) Gardner, KS, Chuck Kalkman (Sharon) Sartell, John Kalkman (Karen) Sauk Rapids, Paul Kalkman (Gaily) Sherwood, OR, Mary Kalkman, Burnsville, Joe Kalkman (Cathy) Eagan, Bill Kalkman (Marcia) Gilbert, AR, Steve Kalkman (Joan) Pensacola, FL, 27 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, brother, Donald Kalkman, Owatonna.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers and sisters, Adrian, Bernelda, Milton "Bud", Elvira and Leora "Cookie".

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Published by St. Cloud Times on Feb. 5, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for John Kalkman

7 Entries

Dolores klein

February 12, 2016

I was a neighbor of jack kalkman for over 60 years. I am sad I was not in Minnesota when the lord took him home. he was an enjoyable, helpful, and kind neighbor. may he rest in peace.

Darin Boysen

February 8, 2016

Prayers to the Kalkman Family with the passing of Jack Kalkman. Thinking and praying for you Coach Kalkman.

Kate Kalkman

February 7, 2016

I am deeply saddened by the passing of Uncle Jack, Not only was he my Uncle, he was my Godfather too. I will remember all the good times we had at Jacks house, and at Grandma house. Uncle Jack was a very kind and loving person with a great sense of humor, much like my dad Bud's sense of humor. I will miss you Uncle Jack and will think of you always, just like Bud.
xo

Kathy Bettendorf Briese

February 6, 2016

Rest in peace, Jack

Heidi Hofman

February 6, 2016

What a wonderful man he must have been to raise such a beautiful family. I am so sorry for your loss. I am thinking of you Chuck and John. deeply saddened. Heidi H.

Jim Spaniol

February 5, 2016

We lived across the street from the Kalkmans and growing up in that neighborhood was the best time of my life. Like my dad, Jack was very proud of his kids and he was involved in all they did. We will miss him but he joins some great company in heaven.

Paul Kalkman

February 5, 2016

Where do you start when talking about the incredible man, my Dad, Jack Kalkman.
I have a lot to be thankful for because of my Dad. The list is way too long, but I want to share few memories. For instance many of you may not know he was gymnast in high school. And because of his skills, he taught me and my brothers how to walk on our hands. Something I'm still prone to do once in a while, but what's important here, is every time I do, I think of Dad, and I thank him.
Dad also liked hunting, especial bird hunting. I guess that rubbed off on me too.
But more than any other hobby, Dad loved fishing. And I was his special fishing buddy. On Saturday mornings before the sun rose, he would yell upstairs, who's going fishing with me? I was always the first out of bed and down the stairs. I didn't want to miss out. There were quite a few times when it was just me and my Dad. And I loved it of course, I knew my odds for catching fish were better too.
Jack Kalkman seemed to know more people in St Cloud than anyone. I remember as a kid, I couldn't go anywhere with my Dad without us running into someone he knew. He had lots of friends not just because he worked at Franklin, but because people respected him. He treated people fairly, and he cared about them and their families. Of course, it didn't hurt that he was a pretty darn good talker. Dad could tell story like nobody else.
But most of all, Dad was a great husband and Father. He was the best Dad I could have ever hoped for.
Jack Kalkman was truly an amazing person, who lived a long, happy and fulfilling life.
Dad, I will miss you, and I look forward to meeting up with you again, in heaven, where I know you are right now. I love you, and may you rest in peace.
Peace and Love, Paul Kalkman

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