Robert L. Calhan of New Ross died Tuesday. He
was 82.
Mr. Calhan was retired from the Indiana Army
National Guard, after 40 years of service. He was a resident of New Ross,
where he farmed and raised market
lambs for many years.
He was a member of St.Bernard's Catholic Church,
Knights of Columbus, Indiana Sheep Breeders Association, Montgomery County Sheep Association and
former president of the National Tunis Sheep Association. He was a former director of the Montgomery
County Farm Bureau. His other memberships included the Montgomery County Democratic Club, where
he served as a precinct committeeman; Eagles; and
American Legion. He also was a 4-H leader in Walnut
Township for many years.
He was born Aug. 17, 1928, to John H. and Lula J.
(Armstrong) Calhan.
Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Margaret; children, Catherine (Randy) Fischer of Brownsburg,
Therese Calhan of Ladoga, Elizabeth (David) Flohr of
Ladoga, John (Kelly) Calhan of Zionsville, Colleen
Calhan of Chicago; and seven grandchildren.
A brother, Thomas A. Calhan, is deceased.

Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday in St.Bernard's Catholic Church, 1306 E. Main St.
Friend may call from 9 a.m. until the time of the service Thursday in the church. Burial will be in Calvary
Cemetery