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James Calcamuggio Obituary
March 22, 1949 - January 18, 2022
James "Jim" Carl Calcamuggio, 72, of Owatonna, MN died unexpectedly, Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at his home.
He was born March 22, 1949, in Toledo, Ohio, the son, of Glenn and Darlene (Brown) Calcamuggio.
He grew up in Toledo and graduated from Roy C. Start High School in 1967. He continued his education at the University of Toledo graduating with a pharmacy degree. He received his Master of Divinity from Central Seminary in Minneapolis and attended the Institute for Creation Research in Dallas.
On August 28, 1971, Jim married Sue Keller, in Toledo. The couple lived in Toledo, OH, Angola, IN, Little Fork, MN, Robbinsdale, MN and Owatonna, for the last 26 years. He worked as a pharmacist at Cash Wise, the Owatonna Hospital and Sterling Long Term Care. He also was a professor teaching science courses at Pillsbury Baptist Bible College, Maranatha Baptist University, Fourth Baptist High School and Owatonna Christian School. He also coached girls basketball at Pillsbury.
Jim loved camping with his grandchildren, reading, golfing, and shooting trap and skeet. He was passionate about his faith and gave creation presentations in schools and churches. He was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Owatonna.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Sue Calcamuggio of Owatonna; children, Jeremy (Rachel) Calcamuggio of Buffalo, Jonathan (MeLinda) Calcamuggio of New Richland, Beth (James) Mitchell of Owatonna and Steven (Heather) Calcamuggio of Menomonie; 11 grandchildren, Emma, Seth, Amanda, Katie, Raegann, Isaac, Andrew, Shanell, Jason, Elijah and Wesley; and brothers, Larry (Diane) Calcamuggio of Toledo, OH, and Mark (Chris) Calcamuggio of Savannah, GA.
He was preceded in death by parents, Glenn and Darlene.
Visitation will be at Michaelson Funeral Home in Owatonna, on Sunday from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. and at Grace Baptist Church on Monday from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Funeral services will be held January 24, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at Grace Baptist Church with Pastor Matt Tolosa and Dr. Ernie Schmidt officiating. Interment will be in the Forest Hill Cemetery in Owatonna. Livestream of the funeral service is available.
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Yvonne Schilplin
February 5, 2022
Melinda and family.
Blessings, comfort, and peace to you all.
May he rest in peace.
Aunt Yvonne
davey jones
January 30, 2022
I remember Jim well, it does not surprise me that Jim was so successful, & accomplished so much... A real gentleman.. Davey Jones 67 Bucyrus Ohio
Don Perryman
January 27, 2022
I worked with Jim at Lenga Pharmacy in the late 1960s. I have never met a nicer person. God's calling on Jim's life was evident from an early age.
Mel De Mars '67
January 27, 2022
There wasn't a nicer guy in our class at Start High School. Always upbeat and positive. May you rest in peace, Jim.
Start High School, Class of `67
January 24, 2022
Our deepest sympathy to Jim´s family. Jim was a fun guy at SHS and liked by all classmates. RIP Jim
John Kirkbride
January 23, 2022
So sorry to hear about the death of Jim.
He was a great guy.
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