Donald Richard Kallberg

Donald Richard Kallberg passed away peacefully with family at his side on Friday, February 10, 2012 in North Bend, Washington. Born September 20, 1930 to Swedish immigrants, the late Richard and Martha Kallberg, Don grew up in North Bend, Washington. Graduating from Mt. Si High School in 1948, he attended Western Washington University and Seattle University, majoring in business. In 1964 Don opened the first office of Kallberg Insurance Agency in Bellevue, WA. After 36 successful years in business, he sold the company and retired in 2000. During his retirement Don enjoyed golf, travel and sports. In 2001 he traveled back to his roots in Sweden with son Steve, where he met many relatives. Don was an avid sports enthusiast and enjoyed watching, attending or talking sports with everyone, especially son Carl, whom he shared a love of sports and music. Don enjoyed the last two years living close to grandson, Jaden and sharing stories. Don is survived by son Steve, his wife Ellen and grandson, Jaden, all of North Bend; son Carl, of Redmond; and cousins here and in Sweden, including special cousin John Haglund (Lois) of North Bend. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, February 25th at 1pm at the Old Redmond Cemetery at 7200 -180th Ave. NE, Redmond, WA. A Swedish smorgasbord in Don’s honor will be held across the street at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park immediately following.The family thanks the staff at Red Oak Residence, Karen LaJambe and staff at the Clinic at Snoqualmie Valley Hospital, Snoqualmie Valley Hospital and Mt Si Transitional Center for their compassionate care of Don and support to the family during the past two years. In Lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made in Don’s honor to start an internet café for residents to: Red Oak Residence of North Bend, 650 E. North Bend Way, North Bend, WA 98045. Please visit Cascadememorial.com and leave your thoughts and memories of Don.