Cal's mother Hilda died in 1918 during an operation, Calvin and his older sister Ruth were given to their Uncle Leslie and Aunt Laura Overacker.
Though Les and Laura never adopted, either Cal or his sister Ruth, they were given a loving home. Like all boys, Cal liked sports, especially ski jumping. Les and Laura took him hunting and fishing. He loved Big Band Jazz music. Their Grandfather John and grandmother Elise helped watch over him and his sister, during the years growing up. Les and Laura made sure they had time away with picnics and adventures.
When he turned 7 he was told by Laura that he must contribute to the family. Cal kept his paper route through High School.
On April 19th 1935 at the age 19. Cal joined the C.C.C. Camp 718 till June 21st 1935. Some of his time with the CCC was in the North Shore region of Minnesota.
In 1935, Cal attended the University of Minnesota for 2 years studying Business Administration & transportation. He also attended Calhoun Sec. School for typing and Shorthand.
In 1936 he was hired by the Great Western Railway in the Minneapolis office as the rate clerk. In 1939, he became Office Manger of the St. Paul Office.
He married the love of his life, Aletha in June 13 1941. The two had originally met at the fireworks show at Powerhorn Park in Minneapolis.
He had hoped to enlist in the Air Force but was turned down because he was too tall. He enlisted as a Private, after he enlisted he was asked by General Gray to take OTS and then join into the 701st Railroad Grand Division at Fort Snelling. After being accepted, Cal was shipped to New Orleans for Officer training. Cal joined The army in June of 1942. He was commissioned on 08/04/1943, at Harahan Transportation Corp., Class Eight Company B; Fourth Squad
During WWII Cal spent three years in Europe. He had duty in England, France, Belgium and Germany, with various Military Railway Service Units. He came home the year after the war was over in January of 1946.
Sometime during his time in Antwrp, dad suffered from an explosion from a buzzbomb that caused a crosswalk on the second floor of a hospital to collapse, he found himself on the basement after. He suffered from a hearing problem after, as well as damaged vertebrae in the lower spine..Dad received a Purple Heart for the injury.
By the time he was stationed in Stuttgart Germany in November of 1945, he had become the Division Railway Supply Officer.
In 1950 Cal was put back on Active Duty for the Korean War. The Chicago Great Western Railroad intervened asking for his release from duty. Cal had just been moved to Pittsburgh to take over the office for the Chicago Great Western Railroad. During his tenure with the Chicago Great Western he devised the idea of piggy backing railcars.
in September of 1951, Cal was made General Agent of the Chicago Great Western in Pittsburgh, Pa.
In late 1952, Cal worked for the Delaware Port Authority in Pittsburgh. Working as the promotional agent, regarding port development and solicitation of business.
On June 15 1959 Cal was hired as the Port Director in Erie PA.
Early in 1962 Cal joined the Seway Cargo Handlers Inc. in Buffalo, NY as general Manager.
later in 1962 Cal went to work for Roblin Steel in Dunkirk, New York.
In late 1962 Cal was hired as the Port Director in Coos Bay Oregon.
In 1964 he was hired as the Regional Sales Manager for the Reading Railway in Portland Oregon. With the consolidation of Conrail in 1976 Cal was retired.
June 14 1969 receive commendation for his outstanding performance of Duty as an Instructor with the Portland USAR School. Glenn A. Eaton Col., In-USAR Commandant. "his professional competence, Combine with dedication, Initiative and Leadership, were reflected in the superior record attained by the Portland USAR school."
June 9th 1971 completion of "National Security Management" course conducted by the Industrial College of the Armed Forces.
On December 8th 1974, Cal completed Maximum years of commissioned service authorized by law.
June 9th 1976 , Calvin was notified by command that he had received a Meritorious Service medal/ribbon with 4 battle stars including one for the American Theater, Victory Medal and good Conduct.
He was in the Reserves through much of his adult life, during the last 13 years in the Reserves he taught as an instructor.
He was also a long term member of the BPOE Elks.
At the time of his completion of Military Service his command in St Louis, MO. qualification education level was 4 years + Post High School.. He detached from Service November 17 1974. With 32 years of Service.
During his service with the Military he devised the concept of using freezer Cars on rail lines to keep industrial battery packs up and ready for much longer periods of time.
He also received a purple heart when a cross walk on the third floor gave way landing him in the basement during a German bombing of Antwerp, during WWII.
After his retirement from business, as well as well as service. Cal and his wife traveled extensively. He stayed active in the field of Real Estate and was an avid photographer. He loved making Gingerbread houses at Christmas time.
Cal's favorite song was the 1812 overture .....
at 5:30 on October 12th 2005 Cal passed in the arms of his life long partner Aletha at a care facility.
Though Les and Laura never adopted, either Cal or his sister Ruth, they were given a loving home. Like all boys, Cal liked sports, especially ski jumping. Les and Laura took him hunting and fishing. He loved Big Band Jazz music. Their Grandfather John and grandmother Elise helped watch over him and his sister, during the years growing up. Les and Laura made sure they had time away with picnics and adventures.
When he turned 7 he was told by Laura that he must contribute to the family. Cal kept his paper route through High School.
On April 19th 1935 at the age 19. Cal joined the C.C.C. Camp 718 till June 21st 1935. Some of his time with the CCC was in the North Shore region of Minnesota.
In 1935, Cal attended the University of Minnesota for 2 years studying Business Administration & transportation. He also attended Calhoun Sec. School for typing and Shorthand.
In 1936 he was hired by the Great Western Railway in the Minneapolis office as the rate clerk. In 1939, he became Office Manger of the St. Paul Office.
He married the love of his life, Aletha in June 13 1941. The two had originally met at the fireworks show at Powerhorn Park in Minneapolis.
He had hoped to enlist in the Air Force but was turned down because he was too tall. He enlisted as a Private, after he enlisted he was asked by General Gray to take OTS and then join into the 701st Railroad Grand Division at Fort Snelling. After being accepted, Cal was shipped to New Orleans for Officer training. Cal joined The army in June of 1942. He was commissioned on 08/04/1943, at Harahan Transportation Corp., Class Eight Company B; Fourth Squad
During WWII Cal spent three years in Europe. He had duty in England, France, Belgium and Germany, with various Military Railway Service Units. He came home the year after the war was over in January of 1946.
Sometime during his time in Antwrp, dad suffered from an explosion from a buzzbomb that caused a crosswalk on the second floor of a hospital to collapse, he found himself on the basement after. He suffered from a hearing problem after, as well as damaged vertebrae in the lower spine..Dad received a Purple Heart for the injury.
By the time he was stationed in Stuttgart Germany in November of 1945, he had become the Division Railway Supply Officer.
In 1950 Cal was put back on Active Duty for the Korean War. The Chicago Great Western Railroad intervened asking for his release from duty. Cal had just been moved to Pittsburgh to take over the office for the Chicago Great Western Railroad. During his tenure with the Chicago Great Western he devised the idea of piggy backing railcars.
in September of 1951, Cal was made General Agent of the Chicago Great Western in Pittsburgh, Pa.
In late 1952, Cal worked for the Delaware Port Authority in Pittsburgh. Working as the promotional agent, regarding port development and solicitation of business.
On June 15 1959 Cal was hired as the Port Director in Erie PA.
Early in 1962 Cal joined the Seway Cargo Handlers Inc. in Buffalo, NY as general Manager.
later in 1962 Cal went to work for Roblin Steel in Dunkirk, New York.
In late 1962 Cal was hired as the Port Director in Coos Bay Oregon.
In 1964 he was hired as the Regional Sales Manager for the Reading Railway in Portland Oregon. With the consolidation of Conrail in 1976 Cal was retired.
June 14 1969 receive commendation for his outstanding performance of Duty as an Instructor with the Portland USAR School. Glenn A. Eaton Col., In-USAR Commandant. "his professional competence, Combine with dedication, Initiative and Leadership, were reflected in the superior record attained by the Portland USAR school."
June 9th 1971 completion of "National Security Management" course conducted by the Industrial College of the Armed Forces.
On December 8th 1974, Cal completed Maximum years of commissioned service authorized by law.
June 9th 1976 , Calvin was notified by command that he had received a Meritorious Service medal/ribbon with 4 battle stars including one for the American Theater, Victory Medal and good Conduct.
He was in the Reserves through much of his adult life, during the last 13 years in the Reserves he taught as an instructor.
He was also a long term member of the BPOE Elks.
At the time of his completion of Military Service his command in St Louis, MO. qualification education level was 4 years + Post High School.. He detached from Service November 17 1974. With 32 years of Service.
During his service with the Military he devised the concept of using freezer Cars on rail lines to keep industrial battery packs up and ready for much longer periods of time.
He also received a purple heart when a cross walk on the third floor gave way landing him in the basement during a German bombing of Antwerp, during WWII.
After his retirement from business, as well as well as service. Cal and his wife traveled extensively. He stayed active in the field of Real Estate and was an avid photographer. He loved making Gingerbread houses at Christmas time.
Cal's favorite song was the 1812 overture .....
at 5:30 on October 12th 2005 Cal passed in the arms of his life long partner Aletha at a care facility.
Cal's mother Hilda died in 1918 during an operation, Calvin and his older sister Ruth were given to their Uncle Leslie and Aunt Laura Overacker.
Though Les and Laura never adopted, either Cal or his sister Ruth, they were given a loving home. Like all boys, Cal liked sports, especially ski jumping. Les and Laura took him hunting and fishing. He loved Big Band Jazz music. Their Grandfather John and grandmother Elise helped watch over him and his sister, during the years growing up. Les and Laura made sure they had time away with picnics and adventures.
When he turned 7 he was told by Laura that he must contribute to the family. Cal kept his paper route through High School.
On April 19th 1935 at the age 19. Cal joined the C.C.C. Camp 718 till June 21st 1935. Some of his time with the CCC was in the North Shore region of Minnesota.
In 1935, Cal attended the University of Minnesota for 2 years studying Business Administration & transportation. He also attended Calhoun Sec. School for typing and Shorthand.
In 1936 he was hired by the Great Western Railway in the Minneapolis office as the rate clerk. In 1939, he became Office Manger of the St. Paul Office.
He married the love of his life, Aletha in June 13 1941. The two had originally met at the fireworks show at Powerhorn Park in Minneapolis.
He had hoped to enlist in the Air Force but was turned down because he was too tall. He enlisted as a Private, after he enlisted he was asked by General Gray to take OTS and then join into the 701st Railroad Grand Division at Fort Snelling. After being accepted, Cal was shipped to New Orleans for Officer training. Cal joined The army in June of 1942. He was commissioned on 08/04/1943, at Harahan Transportation Corp., Class Eight Company B; Fourth Squad
During WWII Cal spent three years in Europe. He had duty in England, France, Belgium and Germany, with various Military Railway Service Units. He came home the year after the war was over in January of 1946.
Sometime during his time in Antwrp, dad suffered from an explosion from a buzzbomb that caused a crosswalk on the second floor of a hospital to collapse, he found himself on the basement after. He suffered from a hearing problem after, as well as damaged vertebrae in the lower spine..Dad received a Purple Heart for the injury.
By the time he was stationed in Stuttgart Germany in November of 1945, he had become the Division Railway Supply Officer.
In 1950 Cal was put back on Active Duty for the Korean War. The Chicago Great Western Railroad intervened asking for his release from duty. Cal had just been moved to Pittsburgh to take over the office for the Chicago Great Western Railroad. During his tenure with the Chicago Great Western he devised the idea of piggy backing railcars.
in September of 1951, Cal was made General Agent of the Chicago Great Western in Pittsburgh, Pa.
In late 1952, Cal worked for the Delaware Port Authority in Pittsburgh. Working as the promotional agent, regarding port development and solicitation of business.
On June 15 1959 Cal was hired as the Port Director in Erie PA.
Early in 1962 Cal joined the Seway Cargo Handlers Inc. in Buffalo, NY as general Manager.
later in 1962 Cal went to work for Roblin Steel in Dunkirk, New York.
In late 1962 Cal was hired as the Port Director in Coos Bay Oregon.
In 1964 he was hired as the Regional Sales Manager for the Reading Railway in Portland Oregon. With the consolidation of Conrail in 1976 Cal was retired.
June 14 1969 receive commendation for his outstanding performance of Duty as an Instructor with the Portland USAR School. Glenn A. Eaton Col., In-USAR Commandant. "his professional competence, Combine with dedication, Initiative and Leadership, were reflected in the superior record attained by the Portland USAR school."
June 9th 1971 completion of "National Security Management" course conducted by the Industrial College of the Armed Forces.
On December 8th 1974, Cal completed Maximum years of commissioned service authorized by law.
June 9th 1976 , Calvin was notified by command that he had received a Meritorious Service medal/ribbon with 4 battle stars including one for the American Theater, Victory Medal and good Conduct.
He was in the Reserves through much of his adult life, during the last 13 years in the Reserves he taught as an instructor.
He was also a long term member of the BPOE Elks.
At the time of his completion of Military Service his command in St Louis, MO. qualification education level was 4 years + Post High School.. He detached from Service November 17 1974. With 32 years of Service.
During his service with the Military he devised the concept of using freezer Cars on rail lines to keep industrial battery packs up and ready for much longer periods of time.
He also received a purple heart when a cross walk on the third floor gave way landing him in the basement during a German bombing of Antwerp, during WWII.
After his retirement from business, as well as well as service. Cal and his wife traveled extensively. He stayed active in the field of Real Estate and was an avid photographer. He loved making Gingerbread houses at Christmas time.
Cal's favorite song was the 1812 overture .....
at 5:30 on October 12th 2005 Cal passed in the arms of his life long partner Aletha at a care facility.
Though Les and Laura never adopted, either Cal or his sister Ruth, they were given a loving home. Like all boys, Cal liked sports, especially ski jumping. Les and Laura took him hunting and fishing. He loved Big Band Jazz music. Their Grandfather John and grandmother Elise helped watch over him and his sister, during the years growing up. Les and Laura made sure they had time away with picnics and adventures.
When he turned 7 he was told by Laura that he must contribute to the family. Cal kept his paper route through High School.
On April 19th 1935 at the age 19. Cal joined the C.C.C. Camp 718 till June 21st 1935. Some of his time with the CCC was in the North Shore region of Minnesota.
In 1935, Cal attended the University of Minnesota for 2 years studying Business Administration & transportation. He also attended Calhoun Sec. School for typing and Shorthand.
In 1936 he was hired by the Great Western Railway in the Minneapolis office as the rate clerk. In 1939, he became Office Manger of the St. Paul Office.
He married the love of his life, Aletha in June 13 1941. The two had originally met at the fireworks show at Powerhorn Park in Minneapolis.
He had hoped to enlist in the Air Force but was turned down because he was too tall. He enlisted as a Private, after he enlisted he was asked by General Gray to take OTS and then join into the 701st Railroad Grand Division at Fort Snelling. After being accepted, Cal was shipped to New Orleans for Officer training. Cal joined The army in June of 1942. He was commissioned on 08/04/1943, at Harahan Transportation Corp., Class Eight Company B; Fourth Squad
During WWII Cal spent three years in Europe. He had duty in England, France, Belgium and Germany, with various Military Railway Service Units. He came home the year after the war was over in January of 1946.
Sometime during his time in Antwrp, dad suffered from an explosion from a buzzbomb that caused a crosswalk on the second floor of a hospital to collapse, he found himself on the basement after. He suffered from a hearing problem after, as well as damaged vertebrae in the lower spine..Dad received a Purple Heart for the injury.
By the time he was stationed in Stuttgart Germany in November of 1945, he had become the Division Railway Supply Officer.
In 1950 Cal was put back on Active Duty for the Korean War. The Chicago Great Western Railroad intervened asking for his release from duty. Cal had just been moved to Pittsburgh to take over the office for the Chicago Great Western Railroad. During his tenure with the Chicago Great Western he devised the idea of piggy backing railcars.
in September of 1951, Cal was made General Agent of the Chicago Great Western in Pittsburgh, Pa.
In late 1952, Cal worked for the Delaware Port Authority in Pittsburgh. Working as the promotional agent, regarding port development and solicitation of business.
On June 15 1959 Cal was hired as the Port Director in Erie PA.
Early in 1962 Cal joined the Seway Cargo Handlers Inc. in Buffalo, NY as general Manager.
later in 1962 Cal went to work for Roblin Steel in Dunkirk, New York.
In late 1962 Cal was hired as the Port Director in Coos Bay Oregon.
In 1964 he was hired as the Regional Sales Manager for the Reading Railway in Portland Oregon. With the consolidation of Conrail in 1976 Cal was retired.
June 14 1969 receive commendation for his outstanding performance of Duty as an Instructor with the Portland USAR School. Glenn A. Eaton Col., In-USAR Commandant. "his professional competence, Combine with dedication, Initiative and Leadership, were reflected in the superior record attained by the Portland USAR school."
June 9th 1971 completion of "National Security Management" course conducted by the Industrial College of the Armed Forces.
On December 8th 1974, Cal completed Maximum years of commissioned service authorized by law.
June 9th 1976 , Calvin was notified by command that he had received a Meritorious Service medal/ribbon with 4 battle stars including one for the American Theater, Victory Medal and good Conduct.
He was in the Reserves through much of his adult life, during the last 13 years in the Reserves he taught as an instructor.
He was also a long term member of the BPOE Elks.
At the time of his completion of Military Service his command in St Louis, MO. qualification education level was 4 years + Post High School.. He detached from Service November 17 1974. With 32 years of Service.
During his service with the Military he devised the concept of using freezer Cars on rail lines to keep industrial battery packs up and ready for much longer periods of time.
He also received a purple heart when a cross walk on the third floor gave way landing him in the basement during a German bombing of Antwerp, during WWII.
After his retirement from business, as well as well as service. Cal and his wife traveled extensively. He stayed active in the field of Real Estate and was an avid photographer. He loved making Gingerbread houses at Christmas time.
Cal's favorite song was the 1812 overture .....
at 5:30 on October 12th 2005 Cal passed in the arms of his life long partner Aletha at a care facility.
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