Adolph Kalinski

Tuesday, January 4, 2022

Adolph Kalinski

Dec. 22,1926 - Dec. 27, 2021

GRAHAM, Wash. — Adolph lived to celebrate his 95th birthday in superb mental health and was surrounded by his immediate family while being in the care of his daughter, Dara Edwards, during this past year.

Adolph is survived by two sisters, Ruth, Rosie, and brother, John Jr. He is further survived by his two sons, David and Daniel (wife, Susan), and daughter, Dara Edwards. There are four grandchildren, Kirstie Edwards, Todd Jr. Edwards, David Jr, Kalinski, Dr. Laura Opstedal and six great-grandchildren.

Adolph was born in Sterkrade, Germany, to John and Emma Kalinski. The family emigrated to the United States in 1928, where they settled in McCook, Neb., under the sponsorship of Emma’s brother, Fred Weber.

Adolph joined the Navy in February 1941, where he was trained as an electrician during the Second World War on the Aircraft Carrier, U.S.S. Makassar Strait (CVE-19). He was honorably discharged on Dec. 22, 1945, where he rotated out of the service in Tacoma, Wash.

During this time in Tacoma, he had a chance encounter with a young lady by the name of Darlene Mandt. They were married on June 13, 1946, and were married for 68 years until Darlene’s death on Septe. 27, 2014.

Adolph’s work career was centered on the Great Northern Railroad and he retired from the Burlington Northern Railroad in 1988.

Many will miss him and more will love him forever.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite charity in Adolph’s name.

A Celebration of Life will be scheduled during the summer of 2022.