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Calvin Hamilton Obituary

CMSGT Calvin T. Hamilton died on October 20, 2012, at his home, with his children at his side. He was born June 21, 1927 in Westfield, Wisconsin and had been a resident of Colorado Springs since 1964. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at the Shrine of Remembrance Funeral Home. Services with Full Military Honors will be at 2:00 p.m. on October 25, 2012 at the Shrine of Remembrance "America the Beautiful" Chapel, 1730 East Fountain Boulevard in Colorado Springs. A reception will follow at The Retired Enlisted Association at 834 Emory Circle in Colorado Springs. CMSGT Hamilton graduated from Westfield High School in May 1945 and was drafted into the USA, where he served as Combat Infantryman; Heavy Equipment Crewman and Cook with Company A, 101st Infantry Battalion, Camp Joseph T. Robinson, Little Rock, Arkansas. Given a chance to choose a branch of service, he reenlisted in the Army Air Corp in January 1946 and served continuously as a Classification Technician, First Sergeant and Personnel Sergeant Major. During his many years in the service of his country, he was stationed at Selfridge AFB, MI, the Air Transport Command, Paris, France and Wiesbaden, Germany; Wright Patterson AFB, OH; Langley AFB, VA; Tinker AFB, OK; US Military Training Mission, Saudi Arabia; 93rd Fighter Interceptor Squadron, Kirtland AFB, NM; 687th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron, West Mesa Air Force Station, NM; 29th Air Division, Richards-Gebaur AFB, MO; Air Defense Command Headquarters, CO; 20th Tactical Fighter Wing, RAF Wethersfield, England; 14th Aerospace Command Headquarters at the old Ent AFB, CO; plus other bases throughout the US, Europe and the Mid-East on TDY. He retired May 1, 1973. His decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal; Air Force Commendation Medal; World War II Victory Medal; American Campaign Medal; Medal for Humane Action with the Berlin Airlift Device; Air Force Outstanding Unit Award; Air Force Longevity Service Award with four Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters; Good Conduct Medal with five loops; National Defense Service Medal with one Bronze Star; USAF NCO Academy Graduate Ribbon; plus many other certificates of merit and achievement. He was recognized as an outstanding Scoutmaster of Troop 339, Richards-Gebaur AFB, MO in appreciation for a job well done, where he found the time to help the youth of the community. He was an honorary warrior in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say, Kansas City Area Council, Boy Scouts of America, with the tribal name of Lone Black Bear. After retiring he attended El Paso Community College graduating with an Associate in Science in Business Management in 1975. In 1980 he graduated from the University of Colorado with a Bachelors of Science in Business in 1980 and began Cal's Painting and Repair until his second retirement in 2008. CMSGT Hamilton was married on September 3, 1948 to Hilda Geis of Wiesbaden, Germany. They had been married for 55 years at her passing in 2004. He is survived by his daughter: Helen Hedemark; and son: Calvin, Jr. of Colorado Springs; as well as brothers: Willard of Westfield, Wisconsin; Keith of Blair, Wisconsin; sisters: Sarah Leonhardt of Madison, Wisconsin; Donna Baumann of Westfield, Wisconsin; Shirley Boden of Santa Rosa, California; as well as eight grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, or to the Boy Scouts of America or to the Girl Scouts of America. Online Condolences: ShrineOfRemembrance.com

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Published by The Gazette on Oct. 21, 2012.

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Steve Fager

October 21, 2024

Hey Cal SR. Remembering you Sir!

Steve Fager

October 20, 2023

Remembering the good times Cal Sr!

Steve Fager

October 17, 2021

Cal Sr! A warm sunny fall football day here in Colorado, which of course brings memories of working with you at the Academy games. I still do some occasional painting, and keep in touch with Cal Jr. Best memory of you? That's easy. Your giant smile, and positive attitude. Take care big guy.

Steve

October 18, 2020

Cal Sr. We had great times together in the Springs. Painting, and of course, after that we would always "sign in". Air show at Pete Field, and BBQ's. Lots of games at the Academy, and many times eating out at local Cafes. Cal Jr. Of course, was always there to back us up! I especially remember when I met you and Cal Jr. for a trip around S.E.Utah in Oct of 2007 or was it 06?. Remember you and Hilda as family...Thanks Cal, Steve

Jane Bremer

October 25, 2012

Thinking of all of you on this sad day. Thoughts and prayers coming your way as we all say good-bye to a wonderful man---father,grandfather, brother,and uncle. Love to all of you.

Marie Peterson

October 22, 2012

Cal was a wonderful, dignified gentleman who was so proud to wear the military and TREA uniform. He was always so kind and caring. I feel very fortunate to have had him for a friend. May he rest in peace.

Sarah Leonhardt

October 22, 2012

A story from your sister Sarah: How when you, Keith and her went to school in a snowstorm because she had to keep up her perfect attendance record and the 3 of you were the only ones at school beside the teacher!! Now that is what I call brotherly love!!

October 22, 2012

Uncle Cal, i don't think i can recall a time when i didn't see a smile on your face. We always enjoyed visiting you and Hilda in CO and when you would come back to WI. Rest in peace, Tom and Renee Leonhardt

Larry Baumann

October 22, 2012

To one of the most giving and warm human beings that evered lived. We will cherrish all of our encounters and times that we would get together. You will be deeply missed by all. God's blessings to you and your extended family.

LB5 Family (Larry, Linda, Logan, Lacey, and Lindsay)

Karen Christopherson

October 21, 2012

Cal: You were so wonderful. The squirrel house will be here in Evergreen for a long time, a reminder of you, and keeping the creatures happy! My mother, Agnes Hamilton, will be having a good few laughs with you in heaven, I am sure!

Judy & Paul Zoch

October 21, 2012

Uncle Cal, The very first memory I have is of visiting you and your family is in MO and we had a great time then and we continued to have a great time when ever we would visit with all of you in Colorado!! RIP Uncle Cal and tell Dad, Kathy and Aunt Hilda Hi!!

Sally Hamilton

October 21, 2012

My uncle who taught me how to fish when I was 5, and with that VW van, down at Winkler's pond....so many awesome memories.

A toast to a GREAT MAN

Sally Hamilton

October 21, 2012

To my favorite Uncle, you will be sorely missed. To a great officer, gentleman, comedian, father and Uncle.

Rae Hamiliton

October 21, 2012

Dear, dear Uncle Calvin you will be missed by many who loved you and the many lives that you touched with your charm, smile and wit.

Jean Anderson

October 21, 2012

The biggest heart, the best smile. Uncle Cal, you could always make me laugh. Loved the ride up to Pike's Peak in the Volkswagen Van.... I was scared to death, you were calm as could be driving up and down that road. You are missed.

Jane and Brian Bremer

October 21, 2012

In loving memory of a very special person who will be missed very much.

Timothy Hamilton

October 21, 2012

May you rest in peace Cal, God Bless...

October 21, 2012

The Candle's Flame: Warmth, Light, and Comfort....may it be with you always.

Steve Fager

October 21, 2012

To the Hamilton Family: I send my condolences and thoughts to you all. As I reflect on the time that I've known Cal Sr., I'll remember him as a friend with qualities I wish I had more of. Cal Sr. was a man made of good stuff - character, values, work ethic and stature. A person whose voice and presence commanded attention, but also gave it. He always greeted me with a big smile and a firm handshake. I will miss him, as we all will.

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