Calvin A. Brummer, father of three, departed from this world on January 12th, 2026. He succumbed to complications of his old age, entering his eternal slumber at Trustwell Assisted Living, Kansas City Kansas. Calvin is preceded in death by his wife, Katherine (Reist) Brummer, his father, John, his mother, Carolyn (Koster) Brummer, as well as his brothers,Laverne, Duane, Kenneth, and Dennis, as well as his sister, Madonna (McInroy.) Calvin is survived by his 3 children, Calvin JR (Connie), John (Amy), and April. He is also survived by his sister, Danielle (Gene) Nuanes, 10 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, countless friends, as well as his beloved dog, Missy.
Born on June 12th, 1943, he spent his whole life working with his hands. There was not a single problem Calvin couldn't try to fix. His love for handiwork as well as his love for socializing led to the opening of his body shop, C&R Body Shop. Calvin had many hobbies. Of those hobbies, the ones closest to his heart were grilling, gardening, landscaping, travelling, and woodworking. Calvin lived the majority of his life in Beloit, Kansas, where he was known by just about everyone. Those who were well acquainted with him also knew there was almost nowhere that he would be without his beloved Missy.
Calvin shall be laid to rest at Elmwood Cemetery, in Beloit Kansas, next to his wife, Kay. A life full of love, his love shall keep living through all the memories he made with hundreds of people. Funeral services will be at 2 PM Tuesday, January 20 at the Roberts Family Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 11 AM until the service begins. After the funeral has come to a close and burial taken place, a reception will be held at the Municipal Building, and all are welcome to attend the reception.
Memorials may be given to the Brummer Education Fund for his Great-Grandchildren.