Robert "Robbie" Callisto

Robert “Robbie” Callisto, age 77 of Deerwood, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2026 at his home. He was born on April 6, 1948 to Mary and John “Chic” Callisto at the Miner’s Hospital in Crosby.

He attended the Ironton Grade School and graduated from the Crosby-Ironton High School in 1966. He furthered his education at Staples Vo Tech, specializing in Tool and Dye. His career spanned across several areas of interest and locations from Deluxe Check Printing to Scorpion Snowmobiles in Crosby (“The best job I ever had!) to FMC Northern Ordinance Naval Division in Fridley to Trus Joist-MacMillan/ Weyerhaeuser in Brainerd. His attention to detail not only played out through his career but also the meticulous manicured vehicles that he owned and drove.

Robbie married Jean Coil in June of 1988. Together they shared the love of watching/attending sporting events, trips to Laughlin, NV, evening drives that ended in a dish of ice cream and a bike ride on the Cuyuna Lakes Bike Trial.

Robbie valued family relationships, as well as his strong devotion to his friends. He will be remembered for his compassion and advocacy for the elderly as those who know him, remember his devotion to his mother and his grandpa Angelo Callisto.

Robbie is survived by his wife, Jean; his brother, Don “DuDu” Callisto and family, his sisters, Donna Kayfes and family and Carrie (Tom) Milberry and family; nephew Mike (Michelle) Luehring and family and many cousins. He is also survived by Jean’s siblings, Mark (Carol) Coil and family, Jon Coil and family, Marlene (Ed) Lofgren and family, Dean (Lupita) Coil and family and Brian (Jaaui) Coil and family.

Preceding Robbie in death are his parents, Mary and Chic Callisto; sister, Marlene “Sesa” Luehring and her husband Howard; brother-in-law, Jim Kayfes; many aunts, uncles and dear friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at the Taconite Canteen in Ironton. A visitation from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., with a dedication of Robbie’s life and sharing of memories at 2:00 p.m., followed by a meal. A private burial will be at Lakewood Cemetery in Crosby. Arrangements are with the Koop Funeral Home in Crosby. A special request to dress casual, wear “Levis”…aka blue jeans. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to a charity of your choice.

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