March 19, 1930 - November 8, 2015
Richard R. Calkins, age 85 of Richfield. Loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Went home to be with our Lord on November 8, 2015. Proudly served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. Retired from Western/Delta Airlines after 27 years as a service agent. Preceded in death by his beloved wife Dottie in 2010. Survived by his children, Carrie Calkins, Richard Calkins, Jr., Virginia (John) Kress, Edgar Calkins and Theodore (Diane) Calkins; grandchildren, Richard Calkins III, Stacie Calkins, Crystal Kress, John Kress, Jr., Brian Kellner and Douglas Kellner; and great-grandchildren, Isaac Calkins and Isabella Calkins; brother, Ernest Calkins and sister, Margy White.
Funeral Service
Monday, November 16, 2015
11:00 AM
Visitation 1 hour prior to the service
Morris Nilsen Chapel
6527 Portland Ave. So.
Richfield, MN
Visitation
Sunday, November 15, 2015
5:00 - 7:00 PM
Morris Nilsen Chapel
6527 Portland Ave. So.
Richfield, MN
Interment
Monday, November 16, 2015
Ft. Snelling National Cemetery
7601 34th Ave. So.
Minneapolis, MN
I have known Dick since we were in CTI in Kansas City in 1955. He joined Western A/L two weeks after I did and we worked together for a lot of years till I left MSP to go to SFO in 1964. I am deeply sorry to hear of his passing and apologize in advance for not being able to join in showing my respect for him by not being at his memorial service. Having served in the Military (Navy) the same time period as he did in the Air Force we both had strong feelings about Veterans and the Military. Blessings to his family and all his friends and specially those who worked with him at Western and Delta Air Lines those many years.
Bill Voelker – Retired WAL/DAL employee.
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Have some good memories working with Dick as my supervisor at MSP ticket counter in the good old Western Airline days.
Condolences to Dicks family and GOD BLESS too all.
So sorry to hear of Dicks passing. I will not be in town on Monday so will not be able to make the funeral.
We’re sorry for your loss and we’ll certainly miss Dick. He was our “Rock” for many years, whether it was Union duties and support or just helping with issues at the gate or ticket counter, or Delta Pioneers Breakfast Group. He did it all. Our hearts and prayers go out to the entire Family. We’re glad he is back with Dottie again. Bo & Mary