Calvin Duane Dammen was born on Dec. 31, 1925 in Albert Lea the son of Olaf and Tielda (Quam) Dammen. He attended and graduated from Albert Lea High School. Calvin served his country during WWII in the United States Army. On Feb. 25, 1949 he was united in marriage to Marjorie Grove in Albert Lea. Calvin worked for Briggs Transportation Company as a truck driver in Mason City, Iowa from 1958 until 1990. Calvin enjoyed fishing, camping and listening to âBig Bandâ music. He was a member of the American Legion . The couple moved back to Albert Lea after his retirement.
Calvin is survived by his wife, Marjorie and son, Michael and wife Delores Dammen, Albert Lea. Brother Robert and wife Susan Dammen, Albert Lea and nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents.