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Posted: Friday, December 18, 2009 1:25 pm
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Jerome “Chip” Malecha, age 86, of Faribault, died Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2009, at his home.
Jerome was on born April 28, 1923, on the family farm just north of Little Chicago, Minn., the son of Frank and Elizabeth (Skluzacek) Malecha. He was united in marriage to Leatrice K. (Edel) on June 16, 1947, at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Montgomery, Minn. The couple farmed near Little Chicago, Rice County, until they moved in 1958. Jerome then worked at Sellner Manufacturing building Tilt-A-Whirl amusement rides for 17 years, and United and Children’s Hospital in St. Paul for 14 years.
Jerome was a member of the Faribault Council 889 Knights of Columbus holding the position of Grand Knight, Faithful Navigator and Fourth Degree Assembly #525. He was also a member of the Faribault Aerie 1460, Fraternal Order of Eagles.
Jerome loved to travel the country on vacation with his family, always by car, to see the sights. He enjoyed playing cards and loved to have time around his family.
Jerome is survived by his wife, Leatrice K. Malecha of Faribault; four children, Luverne (Carla) Malecha of Faribault, Lyle (Christine) Malecha of Prior Lake, Lynne (Jeff) Graves of Faribault, and Lisa (Eric) Creger of Burnsville; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; three infant children, Linda Ann Malecha, and a son and daughter in infancy; 11 siblings, Elizabeth Kotavy, Tom, Mary Barta, Ludwig, Marcella Valek, Frank, Joe F.C., John, Jim, Martin, and Anna Andreas.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009, at the Divine Mercy Catholic Church in Faribault, with Fr. Kevin Finnegan officiating. Interment will be in the Calvary Cemetery in Lonsdale. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18, 2009, at the Parker Kohl Funeral Home in Faribault, and continues one hour prior to the services Saturday. The rosary will be recited at 5 p.m. Friday.
Arrangements by Parker Kohl Funeral Homes. For on-line condolences, visit www.ParkerKohlFuneralHome.com. |
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