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Note: N1 Birth:
Jul. 9, 1917
Waldo
Lake County
Minnesota, USA
Death:
Nov. 9, 2008
Pine City
Pine County
Minnesota, USA
Caleb (Lib) Cavallin, of Pine City, passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2008 at Lakeside Medical Center surrounded by his family. He was 91 years old.
He was born on July 9, 1917 to Ernst and Axeline Cavallin on a farm in Waldo near Two Harbors. His parents immigrated from Sweden and he was very proud of his Swedish heritage. His mom passed away when he was 17. Caleb attended Virginia Junior College. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Danville, Kentucky. He met and married his wife of 65 years, Mary Ann Burke, on September 14, 1943. Mary Ann was an army nurse. He was stationed at the Panama Canal until after World War II ended in 1945. He then rejoined Mary and his son, Richard (age 15 months) in Nebraska City. After spending a few weeks in Nebraska City they started off for Minnesota. Lib worked with his brothers in Two Harbors, first with Erland doing plumbing work, and then with Gideon. He then managed a Standard gas station. Their first home was in Larsmont on Lake Superior.
By 1957, the Cavallin family had grown to five children and they made the move to Pine City. Lib started his own business, Cavallin Ford. The business celebrated 51 years this past September. He was an active member of the Methodist Church, a member of the American Legion, V.F.W., and Pine City Chamber of Commerce. Caleb enjoyed hobby farming, John Deere lawn tractors, Billy Graham, Gospel music, fishing, swimming, and boating. He loved family get-togethers at the farm and also at the island on the Snake River. He and Mary also shared 17 years as winter Texans.
He will be remembered as a loving husband, devoted dad, granddad, great granddad, brother, uncle, great uncle, cousin and good friend. He always put the needs of his family before himself. He had a sense of humor that put people at ease. Even in his last days when he was very sick, he seemed more concerned about others around him.
When asked how he was, Lib would always reply, "Good." He was very polite and always thanked people for coming to visit him. He was loved by many and will be dearly missed.
Caleb was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Erland, David, Gideon, Swaney, and Joseph; his sister Amy, brother and sister-in-law Eddie and Catherine Friede, his grandson Kevin Peterson and his great granddaughter Nikki Westman.
Caleb and Mary had six children: Richard Allen (Sandra), John Ernest (Mary Jo), Carol Ann (David Peterson), Thomas Burke (Janice), Nancy Jane (Jonathan Friedlieb), and Ronald Joseph (Julie). Lib also had many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Caleb cared deeply about each of his family members, and took an active interest in their lives.
Funeral service was held on Friday, November 14th at Immaculate Conception Church with Fr. David Forsman and Fr. Michael Lyons presiding. Music was provided by Joanne and Kevin Cahill. Casketbearers were his grandchildren: Brad Cavallin, Nick Cavallin, Andrew Cavallin, Jeff Cavallin, Derrick Cavallin, Brian Cavallin, David Cavallin, Marcus Friedlieb, Lucus Friedlieb, & Tyler Cavallin. Interment was in the Calvary Cemetery of Pine City. Arrangements were with Swanson Funeral Chapel of Pine City
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