Goshen, Indiana - Calvin E. Helbling, 88, of Goshen, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Sept. 17, in the comfort of his home and family.

Calvin was born on May 31, 1936, in Elkhart to the late Emil and Elsie (Long) Helbling.

He married Florence "Flo" A. Weaver on July 31, 1971, Flo died on April 10, 2019, after 47 years of marriage.

Surviving are his children, son, Frank Miller; daughters, Holly K. Helbling, Leanne M. (Ronald) PeGan; 13 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mary Clippenger and Judy Swihart.

Calvin was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Flo; grandchildren, Christopher Miller, Calvin Miller, and Ronald PeGan II; and 3 brothers, Kenneth, Emil Jr., Keith (Bob) Helbling; and a sister, Donna Patton.

Calvin worked as a self-employed carpenter. He enjoyed raising poultry and formerly worked at New York Central Railroad. He enjoyed gardening and chopping wood.

Funeral services for Calvin will begin at 1:00 p.m. Monday, Sept. 23, with visitation from 11:00 a.m. until service time at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St. Elkhart. Pastor John Schrock of Traditions Hospice will officiate.

Burial will follow at Gracelawn Cemetery, Middlebury.

Condolences may be made online at www.billingsfuneralhome.com.