Calvin Ward Vincent, 82, a longtime resident of Trenton, passed away Friday, January 28, 2022 at his home in Trenton. He was born to Ward and Martha (Greene) Vincent on January 9, 1940 in Huron, South Dakota. He was one of eleven children.
Calvin was a of jack of all trades. At a young age, he was employed by a company that built grain elevators. This work took him all over the Midwest. He also worked in a tire and service station, and as a crane operator, he then worked his way up to being a driller in the oil fields. Calvin made his final move to Trenton in the mid 1970’s where he was known for being a local handyman, welder, and started a long career in the tree trimming and removal business. He worked with and mentored most of the men currently serving southwest Nebraska as tree trimmers.
Calvin was married to Carol Jean Sutton, Shirley Ione Vanderveer, and Debra Elaine Seybold. His first two marriages ended in divorce and Debra preceded him in death in 2010. He was a loving father and a friend to everyone. Calvin enjoyed hunting and butchering in his younger years. He was not one to sit still, unless of course, there was an episode of Gunsmoke on the TV. He will be fondly remembered by his family and countless friends.
Calvin was preceded in death by his parents; wife Debra Vincent; son, Melvin Stehlik; son, Clint Vincent; and siblings: Rusty, Tommy, Dorothy, Shirley, Mavis, Gene, Dale, Jim, and Sandy.
He is survived by his son, Calvin Wade Stehlik of Nevada; daughter, Anita Marie Flanigan of Trenton; daughter, Dawn Annette Krueger and husband, John, of Tehachapi, California; daughter, Joleen Renae Neel and husband, Gordon of Belleville, Illinois; son, Jeffrey Shannon Vincent of Atwood, Kansas; daughter, Amanda Kay Felker and husband, Scott of McCook; sister, Linda Johnson of Gettysburg, South Dakota; 19 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 3, 2022 from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM at the Herrmann-Jones Chapel in Trenton.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, February 4, 2022 at the Church of God in Trenton with Pastor Johnny Walker officiating. Interment will follow services in the Trenton Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to the family of Calvin Vincent for future designation. Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com. Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel is entrusted with arrangements.