Dan was born to the late Max and Margie (Vollink) Calkins. In addition to his parents, Dan was also preceded in death by his son, Kevin Calkins; and in-laws Felix and Katherine Pankratz.
Dan loved spending time with friends, golfing, camping, and racing but most importantly spending time with his family.
He will be deeply missed by his wife of 51 years, Barbara Calkins; children Kristy Calkins, Keith (Kelli) Calkins; grandchildren Emily, Samantha, and Isabella Johnson, Bryce, Brayden, and Bryleigh Calkins; siblings Barbara Jeffers, Teresa (Tim) Permoda, Shirley (Jim) Graham, and Christine (Doug) Morris; in-laws Lee (Kathy) Pankratz, Paula (Gary) Fales, and Amy (Dave) DeShaw; many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, January 27, 2024, at Woodward Baptist Church, 2160 76th St SW, Byron Center, MI 49315, with visitation from 9:30 -10:45 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Faith Hospice or Woodward Baptist Church. The family welcomes memories and messages at www.kubiakcookwayland.com in their online guest book.