Submitted by: Dan Rich

Robert D. Calvin

June 22, 1951 - Sept. 8, 1999

South Bend Tribune 9/10/1999

Robert D. Calvin, 48, of West Catalpa Avenue, Mishawaka, Ind., passed away at 11:35 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 8, in Memorial Hospital, South Bend, Ind. Robert was born on June 22, 1951, in South Bend, and was a lifelong area resident. He was employed as a truck driver by the Preston Trucking Company. Robert was a member of St. Monica Catholic Church, the American Legion Post #161, and was an Army veteran of the Viet Nam War.

On Aug. 7, 1971, in South Bend, Robert married Joan K. Banacki, who survives. He is also survived by three sons, Benjamin J. and Jonathan M., both of Mishawaka, and Joshua M. of Arizona; a sister, Malinda S. Choquette of Osceola, Ind.; a brother, Richard L. Calvin of South Bend; and his mother, Virginia Calvin of South Bend. Bob's love of nature was evident through his garden, and his generosity was shown through the many gifts he shared with his family and friends. Bob's final gift of generosity was manifested through the donation of his organs.

Services will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday in St. Monica Catholic Church, Mishawaka. Burial will be at Highland Cemetery, South Bend. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today in the Bubb Funeral Chapel North, 3910 N. Main Street, Mishawaka. A Rosary service will be at 7:30 p.m. today in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorial contributions be made to the Indiana Organ Procurement Organization, Inc., 429 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 201, Indianapolis, IN 46204.