Denny Calhoun
Denny Calhoun
Denny Wayne Calhoun passed away April 18, 2020 at Ozarks Medical Center in West Plains, Missouri after an unrelenting, courageous battle with cancer.
He was born August 15, 1948 to Edman (Bill) and Neoma Calhoun in Henry County Iowa.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Randall and Eddy Dean.
Surviving are his wife Sydney, two daughters, Jennifer Trigg of St. Charles, Missouri and Miranda Vaccaro of Winfield, Missouri and one brother, Ronald of Raymondville, Missouri.
Denny was incredibly intelligent and talented. He was an indispensable engineer for his employer of 29 years. He could repair any motor vehicle set in front of him. He rebuilt many over his nearly 72 years with us. His pride and joy, a 1966 Ford Mustang currently stored in his garage. He was able to do anything. While living in O’Fallon, Missouri, he was always available to help neighbors. He was a plumber, electrician, roofer, carpenter, and landscaper. He was a successful investor and able to retire at a very early age. He enjoyed taking motorcycle road trips with his family. At heart he was a farm boy and was able to enjoy the last few years of his life living on a small acreage in Summersville, Missouri. His first year in Summersville, he proudly bought himself a tractor for Christmas. Many enjoyed his exuberant laugh and affectionate nicknames. He will be greatly missed by all whose lives he touched.
Per his request there will be no visitation or funeral service. Cremation rites are entrusted to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home in West Plains, Missouri.
Cindy (Bruggemeyer) Dorothy
April 23, 2020 @ 9:46 am
So sorry to hear about Denny passing. He was a great guy! It’s been many years, since I’ve known him and Sydney. My heart goes out to Syd and their girls Prayers
Bob Booton
April 23, 2020 @ 8:50 pm
Greatly sadden that denny passed away prayers to the family in this difficult time I really enjoyed knowing him he was a wonderful man
Rod Nichols
April 25, 2020 @ 7:27 am
I worked with him for several years in the 70’s. Heck of a guy. I always thought I would see him again. So sorry to hear of his passing.
Edna and Leroy Walters
April 25, 2020 @ 2:17 pm
We didn’t really know Denny, but we know Jennifer and had met Miranda. Jennifer is a great friend of ours and we love her like a daughter. Sounds like her Dad was a man of many talents and I know Jennifer was very close to him and is missing him terribly. My heart hurts for her and the family. Denny and her Mom must have done something right, rearing their children because Jennifer is such a compassionate person and will do anything for you.
Since Leroy’s stroke a year ago this past March, I have been limited on my going and coming because I meet his personal needs. Jennifer made sure that Leroy had a bed rail so he wouldn’t keep falling off the bed. My daughter and son-in-law moved back in Aug. last year, to help me take care of him. They had been living in the Middle East for 14 yr. They moved in with us and Bob has taught Leroy to walk again. They plan to live with us on a permanent basis. Jennifer has been so supportive to us with Leroy’s stroke.
Dan sat at night with Leroy when he was in acute care to give me some relief.
Jennifer, we love you and are praying for peace for you and your family.
Edna and Leroy Walters
Kathy Fox
April 30, 2020 @ 10:14 am
I have fond memories of Denny from our days in elementary school at Elm and Pleasant Lawn. He was a nice guy. I’m so sorry to learn of his passing. Condolences to Syd and their daughters.