Frank L. Kalen, 85, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away on Friday, September 19, 2025, at Javon Bea Hospital. Frank was born on October 8, 1939, in Rockford. He retired from Viking Chemical Company in 2005 after spending many years there. He was a huge fan of Nascar, enjoyed fishing, and camping in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin.
He is survived by his wife, Donna Kalen; children, Peter Kalen Sr., Penny Nuelle, and Jennifer Watson; step-children, Lyle (Kelly) Jurmu and Keith Jurmu; grandchildren, Peter Kalen Jr., Alex Kalen, Jeffrey Watson Jr., Jeremy Watson, Kenneth Volkert, Dakota Ousley, Sara Nuelle, Robert (Lynette) Johnson, Dontae Turner, Kendra Turner, Kaydee Turner, Braydon Turner, Amanda and Heather; siblings, Pam Sommerfield and Mickey (Val) Kalen.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Judith Kalen; daughter, April Ousley and step-daughter, Amber Turner; parents, Peter and Barbara Kalen.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to his family.
