Beloved husband of the late Patricia Kalin (nee Marxer). Son of the late John Charles Kalin, Sr. and Bess Kalin (nee Pekarek). Dear brother of Debbie (Larry) Smith. A beloved cousin, godfather, and friend to many.
John was a member of the Boomers, a group of model railroad enthusiasts who regularly gathered on Friday evenings to work on one another’s home layouts, share operational tips, and enjoy running trains together. John’s layout featured Sn3 narrow gauge modeling, and he was instrumental in organizing the first National Narrow Gauge Convention, which continues to be held annually to this day.
John will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
SERVICE: Visitation Tuesday, November 17th, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Hoffmeister South County Chapel, 1515 Lemay Ferry Road, St. Louis, MO 63125.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the APA or the National MS Society
