Calvin Dale DeTienne, 64, of New Town, ND, passed away on Monday, August 16, 2021.

Calvin was born in Minot, ND on March 14, 1957, to Delvine and Ardis DeTienne. He was raised and educated in the Parshall area and graduated from Parshall High School with the class of 1975. While in school Calvin was active in football, 4-H, swimming and diving, and he worked with a variety of animals while helping on the family farm. After graduating, Calvin attended North Dakota State School of Science in Wahpeton, ND earning his associate’s degree in HVAC.

Upon graduating college in 1979 Calvin married Susann Chaput and together they headed east. He worked in Willmar, Minnesota for many years before heading to Minneapolis where he worked until he retired. Calvin and Susann were blessed with three wonderful children together, Nicholas, Jason, and Elizabeth. The marriage later ended in divorce, but the two remained good friends throughout their lives. When he wasn’t working you could find him with his family. Calvin was a big family man and loved spending time with them and his friends. He was a great man who loved helping others whenever he could.

Calvin spent his retirement both in North Dakota and in Leadville, Colorado. He loved working on the family farm from spring until fall each year, and then would head south to winter in Colorado.

Calvin is survived by his; sons, Nicholas DeTienne, Jason DeTienne; daughter, Elizabeth Fine; Son-in-Law, Sam Fine; parents; Delvine and Ardis DeTienne; brothers, Alan (Barb) DeTienne, DelRay DeTienne.