Obituary
Calvin B. Almquist, born Lindsborg, KS 1942, died Richardson TX January 30, 2025. His true brilliance as a philosophy professor and attorney was tempered by longstanding intractable mental health issues. He loved all kinds of music from George Jones to opera and found solace in singing. Above all, he taught that eARTh without ART is just "eh." Calvin is survived by his sister, Charlotte Melcher Smith (Tooger), two daughters, Jennifer "Jenimae" Engelbrecht (Bruce) and Heather …
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I met Calvin in my first semester at KU--"World Civilization". Got to know him better as he and John were in a group o…
I met Calvin in my first semester at KU--"World Civilization". Got to know him better as he and Jo…
I met Calvin in my first semester at KU--"World Civilization". …
My sympathy is with you. Calvin was a favorite friend from K. U. days. His serious side was impressive, always expres…
My sympathy is with you. Calvin was a favorite friend from K. U. days. His serious side was impre…
My sympathy is with you. Calvin was a favorite friend from K. U…
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