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Leland “Dude” Calkins

Birth	:	13 Oct 1919 Swaledale, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	21 Aug 2016 Manly, Worth County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Rudd Evergreen Cemetery, Rudd, Floyd County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.1417007, -92.9214020
Plot	:	Shadowlawn Lot 56 - 5A
Description	:	LELAND 'DUDE' CALKINS Mason City - Leland "Dude" Calkins, 96, retired from the Mason City Water Department, died on Aug. 21, 2016, while receiving hospice care at the Manly Specialty Care. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9, 2016, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 3rd St. N.E., Mason City, with Reverend Jim Roth officiating. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorials can be sent to the VFW in Mason City. Dude was born Oct. 13, 1919, the twin son of Charles and Mabel... Read More	LELAND 'DUDE' CALKINS Mason City - Leland "Dude" Calkins, 96, retired from the Mason City Water Department, died on Aug. 21, 2016, while receiving hospice care at the Manly Specialty Care. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9, 2016, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 3rd St. N.E., Mason City, with Reverend Jim Roth officiating. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorials can be sent to the VFW in Mason City. Dude was born Oct. 13, 1919, the twin son of Charles and Mabel (Anderson) Calkins in Swaledale, IA. Dude was united in marriage to Janiece (Bigelow) Wenzel at the Rudd United Methodist Church on Jan. 2, 1981. She preceded him in death on their 35 wedding anniversary Jan. 2, 2016, from double lung cancer and broken pelvis. Dude completed an 8th grade education attending various schools before working as a farm hand at age 14 near Northwood, IA. He was working at Decker's Meat Packing plant as a sausage stuffer when he received his draft notice. He received a deferment for 3 months to finish an important government order. He was drafted into the Army and served in Italy and occupied Germany. His orders to go to Japan were rescinded after the atomic bomb was dropped. While serving in Germany he played a borrowed accordion in a village causing the entire town to dance in the street. It was the first music they had heard in years. After WWII he had various jobs. During retirement he worked at Hoover's Hatchery of Rudd, IA. Dude was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars. Dude played fast pitch softball as a pitcher and was inducted into the River City Softball Hall of Fame in 1984. He belonged to up to 3 bowling leagues at a time. He was awarded a ring for bowling a perfect 300 game. Dude also played tournament level horse shoes. Dude and his brothers were accomplished self taught musicians. He played button accordion, mandolin, guitar, violin, 6 string banjo, and harmonica. Dude and Janiece traveled to Blue Grass Fests in Iowa and Minnesota in his van to listen to music. He taught Janiece to strum a guitar so they could play together. Dude is survived by his son Leon of Tucson, AZ; grandson Chad Reece of Vero Beach, FL; niece Sherry "Sharon" Swanson of Huntley, IL; nephew Cecil (Peggy) Calkins of Granger, IA; five great-nieces, Trudy (David) and Chandler Capitani of Northwood, IA, Lee Anne Fox of Fonita Springs, FL and Jody and Vaughn Harrington of St Charles, IL; three great-nephews, Mark Calkins of Des Moines, Weston Harrington of St Charles, IL, and Spencer Capitani of Northwood, IA. He was preceded in death by his parents; spouse; and his three brothers, Francis, Forrest, and his twin Leonard. Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 3rd St. NE, Mason City, IA, 641-423-2372, ColonialChapels.com.

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Where is Leland “Dude” Calkins's memorial?
Leland “Dude” Calkins's memorial is located at: Rudd Evergreen Cemetery, Rudd, Floyd County, USA.
When did Leland “Dude” Calkins death?
Leland “Dude” Calkins death on 21 Aug 2016 in Manly, Worth County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Leland “Dude” Calkins's memorial?
Latitude: 43.1417007
Longitude: -92.9214020

Family Members:

Parent

Charles Franklin Calkins

(1884 - 1956)

Mabel Anderson Calkins

(1891 - 1957)

Spouse

Janiece Noel Bigelow Calkins

(1927 - 2016)

Siblings

Clifford Forrest Calkins

(1916 - 1991)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Rudd, Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1417007, -92.9214020

2. Rock Grove Township Cemetery
Nora Springs, Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1227989, -92.9880981

3. Ulsterville Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0936012, -92.8842010

4. Park Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1444016, -92.9982986

5. Eden Presbyterian Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2131004, -92.9103012

6. Spring Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1631012, -93.0211029

7. West End Cemetery
Meroa, Mitchell County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2216682, -92.9250031

8. Riverside Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0578003, -92.9464035

9. Dudley Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2252998, -92.8743973

10. Rock Creek Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2352791, -92.9225006

11. Calvary Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2238998, -92.8300018

12. Flood Creek Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0391998, -92.8538971

13. Tucker Cemetery
Osage, Mitchell County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2494011, -92.8319016

14. West Saint Charles United Methodist Cemetery
Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0580597, -92.7897186

15. Orchard Cemetery
Orchard, Mitchell County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2249985, -92.7838898

16. Rock Falls Cemetery
Rock Falls, Cerro Gordo County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2122192, -93.0858307

17. Oakwood Cemetery
Floyd, Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1178017, -92.7307968

18. South Osage Mennonite Church Cemetery
Osage, Mitchell County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2544556, -92.7915573

19. Owens Grove Cemetery
Cerro Gordo County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0825005, -93.1144180

20. Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery
Roseville, Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0090000, -92.8134000

21. Sacred Heart Cemetery
Osage, Mitchell County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2742004, -92.7917023

22. Howardville Cemetery
Floyd, Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1866989, -92.7016983

23. Osage Cemetery
Osage, Mitchell County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2916700, -92.8201700

24. Oak Grove Cemetery
Mitchell, Mitchell County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3156013, -92.8707962