Calvin Chamberlain

Calvin C. Chamberlain, 89, of Wausau, passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at home with his loving wife by his side. Cal was born in Wausau to the late Ralph and Genevieve (Meyer) Chamberlain on June 17, 1928. He graduated from Wausau High School in 1946 where he was an avid football player. He went on to Lawrence University to play football and was a Steward and President of Sigma Phi Epsilon before graduating with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education in 1950. After college, he was recruited by the Baltimore Colts to play football, but declined the offer in order to pursue a career and family. Cal served honorably in the US Air Force for four years and taught classes at Scott Air Force Base in Bellevue, IL. He married Eunice Erdman, daughter of the late Raymond and Laura Erdman, on March 27th, 1954 in Wausau. He then took on a successful career at Wausau Insurance, where he proudly rose to the position of Executive Senior Vice President of Administrative Services and retired after 35 years. Cal truly enjoyed the outdoors as he loved doing many activities with family and friends including camping at Crystal Lake, hunting with his son, grandson and the "Red Berets" clan. He enjoyed spending time at their cottage on Somo Lake boating, snowmobiling and fishing - especially with his favorite "fisherwoman", Eunice. Cal was an avid Wisconsin sports fan; always ready to cheer on the Packers, Brewers and Badgers. He cherished traveling with his wife & family. Cal was dedicated to serving his community. He was a long-time member of Kiwanis Club, serving over 40 years and helping to lead Little Olympics. He was active in Junior Achievement with over 25 years of helping students discover their career potential. He was a counselor and VP of Training for SCORE for over 17 years, assisting entrepreneurs to plan for a successful business. Other involvements include serving on the board of National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Wausau, a member of the board of the Win Brockmeyer Memorial Committee, member of the Free & Accepted Masons Lodge #130, member of "Good People", served on the board of directors for the Wausau Club, and coached Little League baseball. Cal is survived by his loving wife and sweetheart of 63 years, Eunice; their children, Deb (Tom) Rhoda of Brookfield, Kerry (Russ) Wende of Wausau and Jeff (Cindy) Chamberlain of Sussex; four grandchildren, Dana (Adam) Brooks, Kelly Plunkett, Alexis (Chris) Lackey and Josh Chamberlain; five great-grandchildren; four extended grandchildren; five extended great-grandchildren and his brother, Ralph "Jay" (Ilene) Chamberlain. Besides his parents, Cal was preceded in death by his brothers Clarence and Richard. A memorial service will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 26, at Wesley United Methodist Church, 1101 Elm Street, Wausau. The Rev. Sue Lee will officiate. Visitation will take place from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services at the church. Inurnment will occur at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a memorial in Cal's name be made to an organization he participated in during his lifetime, as mentioned. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.brainardfuneral.com