Dennis Lee Kalberg

It is of great sadness to announce the passing of Dennis Lee Kalberg. Dennis passed away peacefully on September 4, 2026. He was born on December 4, 1944, to the late Glenn and Rose Kalberg. Dennis graduated from Miami University of Ohio with a Masters in the Pulp and Paper School in 1970. After graduating he served in the Army for two years. During his career he managed the Hammermill Paper Corporate Research Paper Machine Development Team. In 1984, he was the key member of the design, selection, construction and start up teams for Hammermill Paper’s state-of the-art, “Dream Machine” (Riverdale PM15). PM15 started on time in 1986 and produced product right away. Dennis taught generations of engineers, showing how to manage and control their paper forming processes. Dennis was a member of TAPPI (Technical Association of Pulp and Paper Industry) and the American Paper Institute Sensor Development Committee. He was a regular attendee of the Department of Energy Sensor working group, and the past papermaking subcommittee chairman.

Dennis enjoyed playing Bridge and belonged to the American Contract Bridge League. He loved watching baseball and bow-hunting. He also loved to travel with a beach being his favorite destination.

Dennis is survived by the love of his life, wife Heather Leigh Kalberg; his son, Eric J. Kalberg; and daughter, Kara L. (Frank) Aquino. He was a cherished grandfather to Nathaniel and Norah Aquino; brother to Steve Kalberg and wife Joyce and family; and brother-in-law to Kay and Rick Nesbitt and family. Dennis is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

A Celebration of Life will be scheduled at a later date.

Although he may be gone from this world, his legacy lives on through the people he touched. We carry his memory with us knowing so much of him is alive in family and friends.

Megie Funeral Home & Crematory – Craver Chapel caring for the family.