Calmes, Daniel Joseph

Daniel married Bergeman, Jean (daughter of Bergeman, August and Unknown, Ruby) [Group Sheet]

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• Obituary: 16 Mar 2012; Appleton Post Crescent

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Obituary:
On March 9, 2012, Matthew Daniel Calmes, age 32, slept into heaven in the arms of his loving wife, Melissa. Matt was born November 3, 1979, in Appleton, WI. He was united in marriage on July 11, 2009, to his best friend, Melissa (Ralston) Calmes.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Viola and Willard Calmes, August and Ruby Bergeman; Aunt Kathleen Calmes; Uncle Patrick McCarthy; and Grandfather of Melissa, James (Pappy) Wood.
He is survived by his wife, Melissa; his mother, Jean (Joseph) Talamanco; father, Daniel Calmes; sister, Sara Hoffman; brother-in-law and friend, Kristoffer Hoffman; sister, Christine Calmes; grandparents, Betty and Cliff McCarthy; a nephew, Kristoffer Hoffman; two nieces, Molly and Kaitlyn Hoffman; the best doggie in the world, Lila; and a host of family and friends.
Matt was diagnosed with a brain tumor in August of 2006, which he and Melissa faced together with grace and courage. Throughout this long battle, he continued to enjoy life, and was an inspiration to all who knew him. In Matt's last year, Melissa was constantly by his side, loving and caring for him.
Matt was a positive and content person who brought joy to all who knew him. He had many good friends from Appleton and from college at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. With these friends, he shared many good times laughing, traveling, and following sports-especially the Badgers, Packers, and Brewers.
Matt and Melissa shared a beautiful friendship and love. They enjoyed traveling, concerts, sporting events, hanging out with friends, taking Lila for walks, and just being together. Melissa's family and friends welcomed him and loved him dearly.
A beautiful Memorial Mass celebrating Matt's life was held at Saint Clement Church in Chicago on March 13. Matt will be deeply missed by all.
Contributions can be made to the Fox Valley Brain Tumor Coalition (5320 W. Michael's Dr., Appleton, WI) who supported Matt's mother throughout these difficult years.
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on March 16, 2012