Mr. Walter Clarence Calvin

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. Yea, though I walk through the valley of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Walter Calvin was born on February 3,1931 to the union of Arless, Sr. and Gladys Calvin in Decatur, Illinois. Walter entered into eternal life on Sunday, February 3, 2019. Walter lived his early years in Decatur, Illinois and Beloit, Wisconsin before moving to Milwaukee. He received his formal education in Beloit and Milwaukee and was also trained in various technical programs. Walter was employed by Second Harvester, the City of Milwaukee Sanitation Department, Miller Brewery, and with several restaurants in various capacities. Walter served in the Armed Forces of the United States of America as a PFC (E-3) and was honorably discharged in January 1960. In that capacity he was trained as a Neuro- Psychiatric Technician from the Medical Field Service School and the U.S. Army Hospital, Camp Atterbury, Indiana. He also was in the Army Reserve for many years after his discharge from the army. After coming to Milwaukee, Walter became a faithful and devoted member of Greater Galilee Missionary Baptist Church. He worked in many capacities; actively involved with the Greater Galilee Credit Union for over 30 years and as the Chairman of the Credit Union Board. Walter provided his services to help feed the community on Saturday for the Saturday Meal Program, was a well- educated dynamic Sunday School Teacher where he served as a past Sunday School Superintendent. Walter was also an active member of the church Boy's Scouts. Mr. Calvin was an active trainer-teacher as a Christian Education School Educator. He worked with Deans Georgia Newman and Iona WhittIey, Christian Education School, educating our youth. He also taught in Vacation Bible School. Walter will be missed for his intellectual understanding of the bible. His two favorite topics he spoke on were "Introduction to the Old Testament': and "Theology of the Early Church" He trained and attended many National Baptist Conventions. In memory of Dr. Sudie E. Tatum, Walter was recognized as a Man of Honor by the Willing Workers. Walter also had started research on the History of the Negro Baseball League and Players before he became sick. He loved watching the games at Milwaukee County Stadium (now Miller Park). Walter also was a stamp and coin collector. His favorite collection of stamps was of different countries, his way of traveling. In the community, Walter worked as a volunteer for the Internal Revenue Service in The Spirit of America is in the Heart of Its Volunteers Program (VITA) as a tax assistant, and for Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE), helping to complete their tax returns. He also volunteered at the Mid- Town Neighborhood Association working with the youth and neighborhood issues. Walter volunteered at the 15th Street Boy's Club instilling in the Boy's Club members the highest ideals of citizenship and democracy. Walter will be remembered most for his determination to get the job done. Sometimes over commanding. He was always very generous and giving. Walter was the caregiver for both of his parents. He was the family historian, keeping records and pictures for each family. He would always show up at family get togethers with bags of goodies, both edibles and non. He loved his hobbies as a photographer, as a bowler, and as a Scout leader. He loved to walk and would pass up a ride just because of that love. He loved playing the family Christmas game because he was good at winning prizes that he never used! His favorite treats were a vanilla shake from McDonald's, Fig Newtons, and popcorn. If you ever noticed, when you would say to him "have a good day': his response was always, "and you do the same". Walter was preceded in death by his parents, Arless, Sr. and Gladys Calvin; seven siblings: Weldon, Sr., Robert, Hershall, Arless, [r., Virgil, and Earl, and one sister, Gladys Opal Morris. He leaves to cherish his memory a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. "His Lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant" - Matthew 25:21

Mr. Walter Clarence Calvin

February 2, 1932 - February 3, 2019