From: Rupp Funeral Home, Inc.
Name:Edgar E. Calkins
Date of Death:Dec 15, 2011
Location of Service:Rupp Funeral Home, Inc. - Monroe
Edgar E. Calkins, 94 of Carleton, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 15, 2011.
Friends may call from 3 – 7 p.m. Saturday and 12 – 8 p.m. Sunday at Rupp Funeral Home where the Rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. Sunday. He will lie instate 9 a.m. Monday at St. Patrick Church, Carleton. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Rev. Robert Bauer, pastor of St. Patrick's will officiate. Burial will follow at St. Patrick Cemetery.
Born March 3, 1917 in Monroe, he was the son of Edgar and Georgianna (St. Pierre) Calkins. He married Virginia M. Leonard on June 28, 1941 in St. Mary's Church. Sadly, she preceded him on January 25, 2009.
Edgar had been employed by Monroe Auto Equipment for approximately 30 years where he worked as a millwright and foreman till 1966. He then worked at Premier Industries in Monroe for 16 years as a machinist before retiring in 1982.
Edgar was a Detroit Tigers Baseball fan and enjoyed reading and gardening. Since his childhood, he had a special fondness for trains after a conductor gave him a train ride from Monroe to Carleton and back. Edgar's passion however, was woodworking. As a youth, Edgar worked with his father at his Acme Basket Factory. His early exposure to a variety of wood working projects led to a lifetime hobby. For the past 30 years, Edgar had been well known for his hand made swings and picnic tables.
He was a member of St. Patrick's Church and its Men's Club, Monroe Council 1266 Knights of Columbus, Frenchtown Senior Citizen's, and Verona Fathers and its Men's Club.
Edgar is survived by 5 sons, Russell (Linda) Calkins of Monroe, Kenneth Calkins of Newport, Mark Calkins of Carleton, James (Sharon) Calkins of Monroe, and Gregory Calkins at home; 3 daughters, Katherine (Eugene) Staelgraeve of Monroe, Jeanne (Ron) Riley of Monroe, and Veronica (Wayne) Wilkins of Livonia; 2 sisters, Adeline Hunter and Phyllis Smock, both of Monroe; 19 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.
In addition to his wife Virginia, Edgar was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Stanley and Vinson Calkins; 2 sisters, Leona Barr and Helen Barron; twin great-granddaughters; and son-in-law Joseph Richardville.
In keeping with Edgar's tradition of supporting various missionaries, his family asks that memorial contributions be made to Society of St. Vincent de Paul in lieu of flowers.
Online condolences may be sent through www.ruppfuneralhomeinc.com.
Location of Services:Rupp Funeral Home, Inc.
Street:2345 South Custer Road
ZIP:48161
City:Monroe
State:MI
Country:USA
Name:Edgar E. Calkins
Date of Death:Dec 15, 2011
Location of Service:Rupp Funeral Home, Inc. - Monroe
Edgar E. Calkins, 94 of Carleton, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 15, 2011.
Friends may call from 3 – 7 p.m. Saturday and 12 – 8 p.m. Sunday at Rupp Funeral Home where the Rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. Sunday. He will lie instate 9 a.m. Monday at St. Patrick Church, Carleton. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Rev. Robert Bauer, pastor of St. Patrick's will officiate. Burial will follow at St. Patrick Cemetery.
Born March 3, 1917 in Monroe, he was the son of Edgar and Georgianna (St. Pierre) Calkins. He married Virginia M. Leonard on June 28, 1941 in St. Mary's Church. Sadly, she preceded him on January 25, 2009.
Edgar had been employed by Monroe Auto Equipment for approximately 30 years where he worked as a millwright and foreman till 1966. He then worked at Premier Industries in Monroe for 16 years as a machinist before retiring in 1982.
Edgar was a Detroit Tigers Baseball fan and enjoyed reading and gardening. Since his childhood, he had a special fondness for trains after a conductor gave him a train ride from Monroe to Carleton and back. Edgar's passion however, was woodworking. As a youth, Edgar worked with his father at his Acme Basket Factory. His early exposure to a variety of wood working projects led to a lifetime hobby. For the past 30 years, Edgar had been well known for his hand made swings and picnic tables.
He was a member of St. Patrick's Church and its Men's Club, Monroe Council 1266 Knights of Columbus, Frenchtown Senior Citizen's, and Verona Fathers and its Men's Club.
Edgar is survived by 5 sons, Russell (Linda) Calkins of Monroe, Kenneth Calkins of Newport, Mark Calkins of Carleton, James (Sharon) Calkins of Monroe, and Gregory Calkins at home; 3 daughters, Katherine (Eugene) Staelgraeve of Monroe, Jeanne (Ron) Riley of Monroe, and Veronica (Wayne) Wilkins of Livonia; 2 sisters, Adeline Hunter and Phyllis Smock, both of Monroe; 19 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.
In addition to his wife Virginia, Edgar was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Stanley and Vinson Calkins; 2 sisters, Leona Barr and Helen Barron; twin great-granddaughters; and son-in-law Joseph Richardville.
In keeping with Edgar's tradition of supporting various missionaries, his family asks that memorial contributions be made to Society of St. Vincent de Paul in lieu of flowers.
Online condolences may be sent through www.ruppfuneralhomeinc.com.
Location of Services:Rupp Funeral Home, Inc.
Street:2345 South Custer Road
ZIP:48161
City:Monroe
State:MI
Country:USA
From: Rupp Funeral Home, Inc.
Name:Edgar E. Calkins
Date of Death:Dec 15, 2011
Location of Service:Rupp Funeral Home, Inc. - Monroe
Edgar E. Calkins, 94 of Carleton, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 15, 2011.
Friends may call from 3 – 7 p.m. Saturday and 12 – 8 p.m. Sunday at Rupp Funeral Home where the Rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. Sunday. He will lie instate 9 a.m. Monday at St. Patrick Church, Carleton. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Rev. Robert Bauer, pastor of St. Patrick's will officiate. Burial will follow at St. Patrick Cemetery.
Born March 3, 1917 in Monroe, he was the son of Edgar and Georgianna (St. Pierre) Calkins. He married Virginia M. Leonard on June 28, 1941 in St. Mary's Church. Sadly, she preceded him on January 25, 2009.
Edgar had been employed by Monroe Auto Equipment for approximately 30 years where he worked as a millwright and foreman till 1966. He then worked at Premier Industries in Monroe for 16 years as a machinist before retiring in 1982.
Edgar was a Detroit Tigers Baseball fan and enjoyed reading and gardening. Since his childhood, he had a special fondness for trains after a conductor gave him a train ride from Monroe to Carleton and back. Edgar's passion however, was woodworking. As a youth, Edgar worked with his father at his Acme Basket Factory. His early exposure to a variety of wood working projects led to a lifetime hobby. For the past 30 years, Edgar had been well known for his hand made swings and picnic tables.
He was a member of St. Patrick's Church and its Men's Club, Monroe Council 1266 Knights of Columbus, Frenchtown Senior Citizen's, and Verona Fathers and its Men's Club.
Edgar is survived by 5 sons, Russell (Linda) Calkins of Monroe, Kenneth Calkins of Newport, Mark Calkins of Carleton, James (Sharon) Calkins of Monroe, and Gregory Calkins at home; 3 daughters, Katherine (Eugene) Staelgraeve of Monroe, Jeanne (Ron) Riley of Monroe, and Veronica (Wayne) Wilkins of Livonia; 2 sisters, Adeline Hunter and Phyllis Smock, both of Monroe; 19 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.
In addition to his wife Virginia, Edgar was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Stanley and Vinson Calkins; 2 sisters, Leona Barr and Helen Barron; twin great-granddaughters; and son-in-law Joseph Richardville.
In keeping with Edgar's tradition of supporting various missionaries, his family asks that memorial contributions be made to Society of St. Vincent de Paul in lieu of flowers.
Online condolences may be sent through www.ruppfuneralhomeinc.com.
Location of Services:Rupp Funeral Home, Inc.
Street:2345 South Custer Road
ZIP:48161
City:Monroe
State:MI
Country:USA
Name:Edgar E. Calkins
Date of Death:Dec 15, 2011
Location of Service:Rupp Funeral Home, Inc. - Monroe
Edgar E. Calkins, 94 of Carleton, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 15, 2011.
Friends may call from 3 – 7 p.m. Saturday and 12 – 8 p.m. Sunday at Rupp Funeral Home where the Rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. Sunday. He will lie instate 9 a.m. Monday at St. Patrick Church, Carleton. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Rev. Robert Bauer, pastor of St. Patrick's will officiate. Burial will follow at St. Patrick Cemetery.
Born March 3, 1917 in Monroe, he was the son of Edgar and Georgianna (St. Pierre) Calkins. He married Virginia M. Leonard on June 28, 1941 in St. Mary's Church. Sadly, she preceded him on January 25, 2009.
Edgar had been employed by Monroe Auto Equipment for approximately 30 years where he worked as a millwright and foreman till 1966. He then worked at Premier Industries in Monroe for 16 years as a machinist before retiring in 1982.
Edgar was a Detroit Tigers Baseball fan and enjoyed reading and gardening. Since his childhood, he had a special fondness for trains after a conductor gave him a train ride from Monroe to Carleton and back. Edgar's passion however, was woodworking. As a youth, Edgar worked with his father at his Acme Basket Factory. His early exposure to a variety of wood working projects led to a lifetime hobby. For the past 30 years, Edgar had been well known for his hand made swings and picnic tables.
He was a member of St. Patrick's Church and its Men's Club, Monroe Council 1266 Knights of Columbus, Frenchtown Senior Citizen's, and Verona Fathers and its Men's Club.
Edgar is survived by 5 sons, Russell (Linda) Calkins of Monroe, Kenneth Calkins of Newport, Mark Calkins of Carleton, James (Sharon) Calkins of Monroe, and Gregory Calkins at home; 3 daughters, Katherine (Eugene) Staelgraeve of Monroe, Jeanne (Ron) Riley of Monroe, and Veronica (Wayne) Wilkins of Livonia; 2 sisters, Adeline Hunter and Phyllis Smock, both of Monroe; 19 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.
In addition to his wife Virginia, Edgar was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Stanley and Vinson Calkins; 2 sisters, Leona Barr and Helen Barron; twin great-granddaughters; and son-in-law Joseph Richardville.
In keeping with Edgar's tradition of supporting various missionaries, his family asks that memorial contributions be made to Society of St. Vincent de Paul in lieu of flowers.
Online condolences may be sent through www.ruppfuneralhomeinc.com.
Location of Services:Rupp Funeral Home, Inc.
Street:2345 South Custer Road
ZIP:48161
City:Monroe
State:MI
Country:USA
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