Fred Malnar

Resided in Gladstone, MI
Died October 23, 2005

Fred C. Malnar, age 90, of 15 North 5th Street, Gladstone, died Sunday October 23, 2005, at the Christian Park Village Health Care Facility in Escanaba.
Fred was born June 28, 1915, in Ewen, MI, the son of Matt and Rose (Gergerich) Malnar. He was raised in Ewen and attended the Ewen schools. Following school, Fred worked on the family farm until relocating to the Rapid River area, in 1936, where he went to work at the Swallow Inn Tavern, which was established by his two late brothers, Matt and John. While working at the Swallow Inn, Fred met his wife, the former Violet Olson, and on January 19, 1937, the couple married at the First Lutheran Church, located in Gladstone. In 1944, Fred enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving during the WWII era. Following his enlistment, he returned to Gladstone where he remained until his health began to fail in September of this year. Fred was employed for over 30 years for the Mead Paper Corporation, as a pipe fitter, retiring in 1978. In his early years, Fred worked for the C.C.C

0 Tributes for “Fred Malnar

    Dear Chum, Marlene, & Family.
    So sorry for the loss of your father. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all.

    Sincerely,

    Cheryl & Dennis Bernard
    DeTour Vlg., MI

    To Family of Fred Malnar,

    Please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved one.

    During Fred’s short stay at Christian Park Village, I found Fred to be a very appreciative and giving man. I can only imagine what a wonderful life he had with his family and friends.

    Do hold on to all the wonderful memories that you have of Fred and know that one day you may share those memories with him. Until then, his love remains with you here on earth.

    May it comfort you to know that God is with you and that I am praying for your family during this most difficult time.

    With Caring Thoughts and Prayers,

    Kathy Grill
    Nurse Aide @Christian Park Village
    Escanaba, MI

    Fred, Marlene and Family

    My deepest sympathies and prayers go out to all of you in this time of loss. I remember you all talking so fondly of ‘grampa’. May God Bless you all and give you the strength to move on. Celebrate Fred’s life don’t mourn his death. Please know that I am thinking of you all.

    Jackie Mott
    Orange Park, FL

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