Calvin A Nestleroad, 84, of Marion, passed away at 11:53 p.m. on Sunday, October 18, 2026, in Marion. He was born in Marion, Indiana, on Saturday, February 14, 1942, to John Calvin and Helen Imogene (Tyner) Nestleroad. On May 31, 1964, he married the love of his life Bonnie L Stevens.
Calvin graduated from Marion High School class of 1961 and attended Penn State University. He played football in High School, obtaining a 3 year letterman in football and a 2 year letterman in baseball. Calvin was a true Marion Giant. He also honorably served his country in the US Army obtaining the rank of Sergeant C4.
After high school and college he worked as a sprinkler fitter for 33 years with Liniger Company. He was a faithful member of Sunnycrest Community Church. Calvin dedicated 20 years to coaching Little League Baseball, a journey that allowed him to mentor his son, Jarrod, and his grandsons, Cory, Ethan, and Kasey. His coaching tenure was highly successful, yielding four Fireman’s Tournament titles, two District championships, and two State championships. Beyond the baseball diamond, Calvin was an avid bowler whose achievements-including maintaining a 200 average and earning a perfect 300 ring-earned him an induction into the Bowling Hall of Fame. A passionate fan of the Purdue Boilermakers and Cincinnati Reds, his greatest joy was always his family. He cherished every moment spent traveling with his wife, attending his family’s many activities, and cheering them on at their sporting events.
Survivors include his wife, Bonnie L. Nestleroad; children, Holly M (Danny) Brown of Jonesboro, Jennifer Evans of NC, and Jarrod (Heather) Nestleroad of FL; grandchildren, Tiffany (Kyle) Kirkpatrick of NC, Cory (Kim) Lee of Noblesville, Kasey (Alexis) Lee of Fairmount, Ethan (Brittany) Evans of NC, Justin (Jessica) Evans of Hartford City, Brianna Evans of Muncie, Chelsea Nestleroad of FL, Molly (Jason) Greenspan of FL, Peyton Nestleroad of Washington DC; great-grandchildren, Jayden, Ian, Nellie, Norrie, Nessa, Nix, Brooklynn, Kasen, Maddox, Lakelynn, Carolynn, Calvin, Caleigh, Carson, Jaxson; brother, Rex L. (Ruthanna) Nestleroad of Marion; sister, Helen K (late Dean) Combs of Swayzee; half-brother, Jay (Teresa) Nestleroad of Marion.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister and brother in law, Phyllis (Marvin) Elkins; brothers Clifford Eugene Nestleroad, John Calvin Nestleroad.
The family will receive visitors from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral & Cremation Service, North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion, IN.
An additional visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Friday, October 23, 2026, at the Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral & Cremation Service, North Chapel.
A Funeral Service to celebrate Calvin’s life will be held at 12:00 p.m. with Pastor Jeremy Moore officiating. Burial with military honors following at Grant Memorial Park.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Sunnycrest Community Church, 1921 West Bradford St., Marion, IN 46952, or American Heart Association, 8720 Castle creek Parkway East Dr., #100, Indianapolis, IN 46250
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