Robert Calvin
Posted By Ballard Sunder Funeral Home On March 31, 2021 @ 7:55 am In 2021,Obituaries | 14 Comments
Robert Clarence Calvin (AKA Rob, Bobby, Robocop, Obret, Wobby Wob) from Prior Lake, Minnesota passed peacefully into the Lord’s arms on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at the age of 37 with his family faithfully by his side.
Rob was, in his own words, pretty darn good lookin’, a trophy husband, and certain that he was always cool. He had more self-confidence than most of us put together, which was evident by singing regularly at the top of his lungs at work, in the car, or really anywhere in public. Nothing was impossible for Rob, with his instant charm and his ability to talk nonstop. Whether that meant talking his way onto the stage at a Metallica concert, or into the kitchen at a 3 Michelin star restaurant, you were guaranteed to have fun when around him.
To know Rob was to love him. He returned the affection through acts of service and by letting you drive his Tesla. He was humble when helping others, believed that actions spoke louder than words, and was a man of integrity. Rob loved so many things, including his mom’s Chex mix, LEGOs, snow blowing the driveway, SR-71 spy planes, really loud music, magic shows (yes, he was a nerd), his Not-A-Flamethrower, playing cards, and finding the best deal. But most of all, he loved his kids, his wife, his family, his friends, and serving his community as a Savage police officer. Conversely, Rob hated scary movies, vegetables, leftovers, and when Amanda would forget to run the dishwasher. He would also want everyone to know that he hated traveling, as evidenced by his trips to Italy, Iceland, Seattle, Zion National Park, Washington DC, New York, Omaha, Las Vegas (several times), Florida, San Diego, Atlanta, Kansas City, Chicago, and San Francisco in the last three years.
Rob found unconditional love five years ago after meeting Amanda, who only accidentally agreed to the first date. Rob said he outkicked his coverage, and they fell in love while frequently arguing over who was smartest.
Rob is survived by his catch of a wife, Amanda; beautiful children, Ella and Finnegan; loving parents, Marv and Ginna; kick-ass sister, Michelle Dalle; and rockstar nieces and nephews, Kayloni Dalle, Tobyn Dalle, Nolan Dalle, and Mackenzie Dalle. In addition to his immediate family, Rob leaves behind an incredible extended family, his brothers and sisters in blue, and countless friends, all who surrounded him with love these past 18 months.
Rob is welcomed to Heaven by his grandparents, Bob and Loretta Lehman; and Wesley and Violet Calvin, and we’re pretty certain he’s going to show them how to use a flamethrower after a wicked game of 500.
The family will greet friends on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 from 4-7PM at St. Michael Catholic Church, Prior Lake. A Funeral Service will be Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at 11AM with a visitation beginning at 9:30AM at St. Michael Catholic Church. Father Tom Walker will preside and pallbearers will be Eric Jech, Todd Weinzierl, Matt Hedrick, Lexi Marklowitz, Andrew Dahmes, George Luskey, Chris Schafer, and Ben Mathys. Honorary pallbearers are Seth Calvin, Ryan Calvin, Adam Ford and Connor McCambridge.
Friends who are unable to attend in person can live stream the service by visiting St. Michael’s website: https://stmichael-pl.org/. Masks are required and social distancing will be enforced.
Following the service the family requests jamming out to Metallica as a tribute to Rob, preferably with the subwoofers turned all the way up. In lieu of flowers, we ask that you consider donating to the newly established Bobby Calvin Good Coppin’ Educational Scholarship fund, make checks out to Savage Crime Prevention with Calvin Scholarship Fund in the memo line, or that you use the money to do something fun with your family.
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Please accept our deepest sympathy on behalf of the fellowship program at Mayo Clinic, at which Mr. Calvin’s wife, was one of the best fellows in the program and I had the privilege of meeting Mr. Calvin a few times. We join in grieving this tragic loss and in celebrating a life of meaning. It is our collective hope that the family and loved ones, so deeply hurt by this loss, find peace and solace in remembering the joy in their time together.
I am a pulmonary/critical care doc with Amanda. Thank you for sharing so many fun memories of Rob! He will be greatly missed by so many.
There are no words to express my deepest condolences for all of you. Amanda, my thoughts are with you and your wonderful families!
Again, we send our deepest condolences to Rob, Bobby, Robocop, Obret, Wobby-Wob’s family and friends!
This was, without question, the most wonderful obituary we have ever read. We feel like we know so much about him after the few minutes it took to read it! Thank you so much for sharing it with all of us!
It sounds like there’s a more than average chance he’s turning Heaven up-side down and will bring a new level of entertainment to the already amazing atmosphere!
My sympathy to Rob’s family. May God comfort you as you mourn his loss.
The Lord is my shepherd. Psalm 23
Pastor Mary Hovland
Was a classmate of Ginna. So sorry for your loss. Sounds like a pretty special man and will be missed dearly. Thank you for sharing the precious memories and letting those of us who didn’t know him personally share in your love for him. Prayers and sympathy to all who knew and loved him.
A life well lived.
Lifting all of his family up in prayer.
So sorry for your loss.
In reading this I am sorry I did not meet this young man. It sounds like he was a great guy who loved life and his “people”. God must need him in heaven because it is a shame he isn’t on earth any longer. My deepest sympathy to all who knew and loved him.
So sorry we never got to meet Rob. Sending hugs and prayers, Amanda!❤
I met Rob through Amanda during a trip to Italy. And to know Rob was to love Rob, for sure.
He will be deeply missed, but how lucky we are to have had the happy moments we had with him when he was physically with us. Rob will never be forgotten.
My deepest sympathy to Rob’s family and friends.
Amanda, my dear friend, I am always here for you.
I was a classmate of Rob and these words in this obituary bring back many fond memories of his nonstop talking and playfulness. Rob was loving and he was loved by many, he will be missed as he definitely did change the lives of those he was a part of. My deepest sympathies to the family he leaves behind.
My husband and I knew Rob from a ways back. He was definitely a big personality and have missed him these past 7 years since we moved out of MN. I’m sad we never got to meet you Amanda. He seemed to be very happy… Thank you for that!
We are so thankful we were able to meet Ella and attend Rob’s swearing in for the Savage PD and other milestones along the way.
Your family will always been in our hearts. May God bless you all during this time and over the years as these babies grow up. Love to you all.
I was a classmate of Rob in Willmar, and lucky enough to call him a friend! I have so many wonderful memories of him. My favorite memory will forever be the first time I ever Rob: he re-enacted the story of David and Goliath in full animation jumping up and down off a picnic table as he switched characters.
He cared for everyone deeply and had such simple words of wisdom to pass along.
May God’s peace fill you as you remember Rob’s life!
Please know our heartfelt condolences and prayers are with you all. We know that Rob’s legacy will continue with on with his family and friends as you remember him and his kind and enduring ways.
Sending love and prayers for all.
Rangels and Wards families
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I am a former co-worker and current friend of Marv.
To Rob’s family – may you feel the love of those who care about you and Rob. He leaves a nice legacy of service to the community and by all accounts, is an amazing person.
Prayers for peace and comfort to you all!