Calvin Field

Calvin Field, having reached the amazing age of 100, entered eternity with The Lord on October 16, 2020. He joined his wife who had preceded him almost exactly 6 years earlier.

On January 24, 1920, Cal was born at home in Northfield, Massachusetts. A tiny little town that even to this day has no stop light or McDonald’s but he always pointed out that it was also the birthplace of D.L. Moody. Cal took his New England accent with him everywhere.

Cal was in World War II serving as a Lieutenant in the Navy. His mathematical skills made him an ideal and excellent aerial navigator in the Pacific. During the war, he met the love of his life and future wife Kay Hunt. Before a return to the Pacific, they married in Tacoma, Washington.

Following the war, he went on to Purdue University graduating as a Civil Engineer. His career began with the Army Corps of Engineers. He was involved in the construction of the “green bridge” on 86th street near Keystone at the Crossing. His career continued in the steel industry, where again his mathematical skills took him to the top as a highly respected and sought-after engineer. He calculated reinforcing steel needed for structures, among them were bridges, highways and buildings. After his retirement, he worked as a consultant. His last assignment was the final review of the plans for the steel required to build Lucas Oil Stadium.

On the lighter side, his gentle demeanor and keen sense of humor were evident to all. Cal was a quiet, kind-hearted and intelligent person. He was looked up to by one and all, a role model for what a friend, husband, father, grandfather and, great grandfather should be. Such a dry wit and so soft-spoken that he could surprise you by cracking a joke when you least expected it! He made all those around him feel comfortable, they were blessed to have had him in their lives.

He was one of the original members of the Indianapolis Sailing Club and built his own Y-Flyer sailboat. He loved being a member of Kiwanis and participated in most of their functions and fundraisers during his later years. He was retired when he volunteered for Meals on Wheels, delivering food to the elderly. As a member of the Carmel Clay Historical Society he put his carpentry skills to work restoring a Replica baggage and mail cart that is still on display at the old Carmel depot.

A private celebration of his Life will be held for friends and family. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to either “Samaritans Purse” or “Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital”.

He is survived by:
Daughters Pamela Field-Crew and Kit Field Kruger and son-in-law Bill Kruger.
Grandchildren: Robert Field, Richard Taylor, Roger Taylor, Noel Cross, Andy Kruger, Seth Taylor, Ben Kruger, Carrie McCall, Kyle Kruger & Molly Kruger
Great Grandchildren: Brandon, Aaron, Gage, Darien, Alex, Corby, Brady, Katie, Amelia, Taylor, Sophia, Bryce, Olivia, Seton, Noah & Hallie