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Robert Kenneth Calhoun, 67, of Carlton passed away on Friday, Dec. 29, 2023 at home with his wife by his side. Robert was born Jan. 30, 1956 in Grand Rapids, Minnesota to Robert and Dorothy Calhoun. Robert graduated from Grand Rapids High School in 1974. Robert married Colleen on August 18, 2002 in Duluth, Minnesota. He worked for Figgins Trucking and Koch Trucking.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Kathy Nelson; brother, Rodger Calhoun.

Robert is survived by his wife, Colleen; son, Gregory Michael Calhoun of Grand Rapids, Minnesota; sister; Linda Calhoun; sister-in-law’s; Patty Gentry, Kelly (Karl) Lindig of Fairbanks, Alaska; grandchildren, Kiara Chavez, Leah Chavez, Ben Motto of Barnum, Minnesota; special family Nikki and Chance and many foster children.

Memorial Service at 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 6, in Good Hope Church, 55 Armory Rd, Cloquet, Minnesota. Light snacks and refreshments will follow the service. Arrangements entrusted to Atkins Northland Funeral Home, To sign the guest book and leave an online tribute see, http://www.atkinsnorthlandfuneralhome.com.