Calvin

Voshell

Calvin Voshell, age 93 of Jasper, passed away at his home on Sunday, November 8, 2026.

The son of Luther Henry Voshell and Esther Grace Harris was born February 22, 1933 in Wadena, Iowa.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 63 years, Janet Voshell; his sister, Evelyn Oxford; and his brothers, Daryle Voshell and Bill Voshell.

Calvin is survived by his sons, Rich, Mike, Steve, and Tim Voshell; his daughters, Deb Voshell, Lori Nixon, Lori Nixon, Kim Luper, Robin Harlan, and Lea McFadden; 23 grandchildren, 43 great grandchildren; 4 great-great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews and other family members.

A memorial service will be 4:00 PM, Saturday, November 14, 2026, at the Jasper Christian Church. Visitation and a potluck dinner will follow after the service. Burial will be in Des Moines, Iowa on November 28, 2026.

Calvin helped and volunteered for many things, such as, he was a Deakon at the Des Moines Church of Christ and then at the Jasper Christian Church. He was also a volunteer fire fighter for the Newton County Fire Department, he was on the Mt. Sherman Water Board, he volunteered at the Christian Food Room and helped every year with the Newton County Fair.

Calvin was a family man. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He would always have popcorn on the stove, and they would watch John Wayne movies together. He would also take them to feed the fish in the pond. Those are the memories that will stay with the family forever.

When he was younger, he enjoyed playing softball, he always had his bag in the car ready to play. He also enjoyed horseracing and was a practical joker and enjoying playing pranks on people.

Calvin married Janet on November 18, 1963. They were married for 59 years and she was the love of his life. Together they raised 9 children and many foster children.

Calvin was a man of few words, but he did a lot of funny little things to make the kids laugh. During loud family gatherings, he would always disappear, only to find him in the car taking a nap or reading the newspaper. He would also find little ways to get everyone laughing, like putting toilet paper on his shoe or letting it hang from his pants.

Calvin was a romantic and loved unconditionally. Through every season of life, in sickness and in health, he was right there beside her. They built a life together, raised all of their children as one big family, and watched with pride as those children grew into the people, they are today. Their family continued to grow with many, many grandchildren, and they were truly blessed with a lifetime of love, family, and memories. What a beautiful legacy he leaves behind.

His love and the family he built and the memories he gave us will live on through all of us.