Franklin James Kalina, age 82 of Albertville, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, November 14, 2018. He was born November 27, 1935 in Glenwood, the son of Charles and Marie (Kubin) Kalina.

Franklin graduated from Glenwood High School in 1953. He worked many years as a tool and dye operator in Rogers, MN. Franklin honorably serviced in the Army National Guard.

On June 20, 1964, Franklin James Kalina and Patrichia Gloria Ann Strommen were united in marriage at Chippewa Falls Lutheran Church in Terrace, MN. The two were blessed with five daughters. They made their home in Albertville in 1972.

Franklin enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing cards, pull tabs, old time music, watching westerns, attending church, going to the senior center, helping Richard on the farm, and spending time with his family.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Marie Kalina; and siblings, Ed, Albina (Frank) Vesley, Jerry (Viola), Bessie (Clifford) Foner, Richard.

Franklin is survived by his wife of 54 years, Patrichia “Pat” Kalina; daughters, Kimberly (Rory) Norgren, Jodi (Greg) Zahler, Janel (Curt) Gentile, Debra (Patrick) Garaghty, Michelle Bermel; grandchildren, Gatlin, Danielle, Cody, Dillon, Calisha, Blake, Micah, Beejal, Nicole, Alex, Denasia, Michael, Brittany, Jordan, Maci, Haley, Dakota, Alexander, Carson, Braedan, Stefan, Karlie, Logan, Nolan, Kalina, Brianna, Conner; great-grandchildren, Ruby, Rowan, Cecilia, Porter, Landyn, Hunter; and many nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Visitation Sunday, November 18, 2018 from 3:00 to 7:00 PM, with prayer service at 6:00 PM, at The Peterson Chapel, 300 Main St N, St. Michael. Funeral service Monday, November 19, 2018 at 11:00 AM, with visitation one hour prior, at Alleluia Lutheran Church located at the Old Historic Catholic Church in St. Michael. Burial Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at 1:00 PM at Bohemian Independent Cemetery in Lowry.