Clinton Calkins

Hastings resident Clinton “Clint” Calkins, 90, passed away Friday, November 6, 2024, at Mary Lanning HealthCare.

Memorial Service will be 1:00 pm, Friday, November13, 2026, at Grace United Methodist Church with Pastor Josh Seifert officiating. Inurnment will be at the Grace United Methodist Church Columbarium. DeWitt Funeral Home and Cremation Services is assisting his family with arrangements.

Memorials may be directed to Grace United Methodist Church for the annual Turkey Dinner or Hastings College Bronco Booster Club.

Clint was born on April 10, 1936, in Cheney, Kansas, to Orville and Meredythe (Hodges) Calkins. He married Verna Smith on January 27, 1955, in Kechi, Kansas. She was his greatest gift, and he loved, protected, and adored her throughout their 69 years together, until her passing in April 2024.

Clint was a true gentleman; honest, devoted, and hardworking throughout his life. At the age of 19, he began working for the J.M. McDonald Companies, moving with the company as his career took him to various locations until its closure in 1983. Clint lived a simple but meaningful life, guided by one purpose: to be the best provider he could be for his family. It was a commitment he faithfully honored until his final days.

He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, where he willingly served wherever he was needed. Clint cherished his family and especially enjoyed visits from his kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids.

Clint leaves behind a legacy of deep faith, a courageous spirit, and a lifetime of love, loyalty, and devotion. He will be dearly missed by his family, who find comfort in knowing that he has heard the words, “Well done, my good and faithful servant.”

Clint is survived by his children, Paul (Lou) Calkins, Marla (Bill) Biggs, and Janna (Chris) Johnson; grandchildren, Nick (Kaleigh) Johnson, Kathryn (Nathan) Olson, and Sam (Becca) Johnson; great-grandchildren, Carter, Ryleigh, and Scottie Johnson, Hudson and Madelyn Olson, Connor, Natalie and Carson Johnson.

He was preceded in death by his parents and wife.