Calvin Leroy Hull

Calvin Hull 1957 - 2025 Calvin Leroy Hull, 68, of Charles City, Iowa died at home after his 5-year battle with cancer on November 22nd 2025. He was born in Charles City on October 19, 1957 to Joseph Martin Hull and Dorothy Irene Walters. After graduating from Charles City High School he joined the US Army as a patrolman and proudly served his country in Germany from 1976 to 1979. Upon his return to the US, Calvin began a lengthy career at Salsbury Chemicals, later Solvay, as an animal carer. He took great pride in this work. He then started driving- first doing deliveries for local banks and then for local pharmacies. He later became a truck driver at Farmers Feed and Grain in Charles City where he enjoyed having the opportunity to work alongside his son. In 1983, he married Cheryl. They welcomed two children together, and although they later divorced, they maintained a coparenting friendship. In his freetime, Calvin enjoyed working on his house, starting with just a simple structure and humble dirt floor. He was so proud of the finished product, as he should have been. He also loved spending time outside with his son, particularly doing yardwork. After many years of riding...[more]

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torcycles, he finally treated himself to his dream bike: a 2014 Indian Chief Classic. He loved taking motorcycle excursions with his family and friends. In 2024, he became the proud grandpa of his “Happy Jack” and looked forward to receiving photos and videos of him. Calvin would share them with everyone he could. He was delighted that Jack was able to make the overseas trip this year so they could meet in person. Calvin is survived by his daughter, Kelsey and husband, Craig (Brussels, Belgium); his son, Joe and wife, Heidi (Floyd, Iowa); his grandchildren: Jack, Kaylin, and Jenessa; his grandchildren-by-heart: Kolten and Jayla; his siblings: Maureen, Dennis, Roger, and Vicki; his many nieces and nephews, of whom he was very fond; and his rescue dog Annabelle. He was preceded in death by his parents; his stepmother Alice; his siblings: Dick, Connie, Jerry, Steve, and Deb; and his beloved four-legged companions: Sheena, Cheyenne, and Sasha. Upon his wishes, Calvin will be cremated, and a celebration of life will take place this coming summer so that he can have one last ride on his beloved motorcycle. Information regarding this celebration of life will be forthcoming and published when finalized. Those wishing to express condolences may send them to Joe Hull PO Box 162, Charles City, IA 50616. His children would like to thank the staff at North Iowa Hospice and the Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs for their dedicated care and attention and particular gratitude to our godmother, Lou, for her invaluable help the past few months.