Ronald E. Calbert
1932 - 2019
Obituary
Ronald E. Calbert, 87, died Nov. 25,
2019, surrounded by family, at his home in Newton. He was born in
1932 to parents Sid and Charlotte Calbert. In 1942, the family moved
from Medora to Newton. Ron graduated from Newton High School in 1950.
After graduating, Ron went to work at
Beech Aircraft in Wichita. In 1953, he was hired out on the Santa Fe
Railroad as a switchman and would later become a brakeman and
conductor. Ron was elected to serve as Kansas Legislative Director
for the U.T.U., a position he held for 12 years. He then returned to
work for the railroad as a conductor until retiring in 1995. Ron also
served his country in the Army Reserves and National Guard.
He married Judith M. Adamson on Oct.
19, 1957, at the First Christian Church in Newton. Together, they had
two sons and shared many great memories.
Ron and Judy have been long-time
members of the First Presbyterian Church, where they both served as
Elders. He was a member of the Newton Masonic Lodge #142, A.F. &
A.M., where he served as Worshipful Master in 2000 and Secretary of
the Lodge for several years. Ron was also a member of the Scottish
Rite Consistory, Midian Shrine, Harvey County Shrine Club, Harvey
County Hobos, and the Newton American Legion and Sons of the American
Legion. He and Judy were also long-time members of the National
Association of Retired and Veteran Railway Employees (NARVRE), where
he served as President.
He leaves behind his wife, Judy, of 62
years; two sons, Eric Calbert and wife, Ruth of North Newton, and
Darin Calbert and wife Lisa of Newton; grandchildren: Tara (Tim)
McCreedy, Abby (Jerrod) Guthrie, Taylor (Michael) Dietz , Jared
(Alyssa) Calbert and Nick Calbert; and great-grandchildren: Maverik
Guthrie, Everett McCreedy, Kannon Guthrie and Hayden Dietz.
Ron was preceded in death by his
parents; brother, Larry Calbert; and sister, Anita Seibert.
Memorial services will be held at 11
a.m. Saturday, (Dec. 7, 2019) at First Presbyterian Church in Newton.
A private family inurnment will be in the North Inman Cemetery in
Inman. The family will receive friends between 6:30 and 8 p.m. Friday
(Dec. 6, 2019) at Broadway Colonial Funeral Home.
Memorials are suggested to the Midian
Shrine Plane of Mercy and First Presbyterian Church Endowment Fund.
Contributions may be sent to Broadway Colonial Funeral Home, 120 E.
Broadway, Newton, KS 67114.
Condolences may be left at
broadwaycolonialfh.com.
Arrangements are by Broadway Colonial
Funeral Home, Newton.
