Anton Wayne Maleckar

1947 - 2020

Anton Wayne Maleckar

1947 - 2020

BORN

1947

DIED

2020

Anton Maleckar Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Nov. 24 to Nov. 29, 2020.
Anton Wayne Maleckar

Anton Wayne Maleckar was born on July 13, 1947 and passed away on November 21, 2020 in Dyer, Indiana. Anton, or "Tony" as he was known, is survived by five children: Robert (Socorro) Maleckar, Tammy (Kenneth) Worgan, Millie (Mark Tishey) Maleckar, Spring Maleckar, and Barbara (Santos) Corpus; six grandchildren: Melissa Maleckar, Amber (Jesse) David, Brittany (Brandon) Hutchison, Jonathan Maleckar, Charles Workman, and Alex Tishey; four great grandchildren; one sister, Mary; 7 granddogs, and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Tony is preceded in death by his parents August and Thelma Maleckar; daughter, Vicky Maleckar; brother, William Maleckar and beloved puppy Katie.

Tony enlisted into the US Army in October 1966 and served until 1969. Tony was a proud Vietnam Veteran. After leaving the military, he worked for LTV Steel and retired after 33 years. Besides his family, his two greatest loves were playing Santa and building model trains and sets. Many kids in Whiting, IN visited Tony as Santa over the years during Christmas or may have even been one of his Little League players. Tony loved his Chicago Cubs and volunteering as a greeter at VA hospitals. His friends often described him as big-hearted and generous.

Funeral services will be private. Tony will be interred at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL. Donations may be made in his memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Arrangements were entrusted to LaHayne Funeral Home, 6955 Southeastern Avenue, Hammond, Indiana. For further information regarding services, please contact LaHayne Funeral Home at 219/ 845-3600




Anton Wayne Maleckar nació el 13 de julio de 1947 y falleció el 21 de noviembre del 2020 en Dyer, Indiana. A Anton, o ""Tony"", como se le conocía, le sobreviven cinco hijos: Robert (Socorro) Maleckar, Tammy (Kenneth) Worgan, Millie (Mark Tishey) Maleckar, Spring Maleckar y Bárbara (Santos) Corpus. Le quedan sus seis nietos: Melissa Maleckar, Amber (Jesse) David, Brittany (Brandon) Hutchison, Jonathan Maleckar, Charles Workman y Alex Tishey; sus cuatro bisnietos, su hermana María, sus siete nietos y numerosos sobrinos, sobrinos y amigos. Tony es precedido en muerte por sus padres August y Thelma Maleckar; su hija Vicky Maleckar; su hermano William Maleckar y su querido cachorro Katie. Tony se alistó en el ejército de Estados Unidos en octubre de 1966 y sirvió hasta 1969. Era un orgulloso veterano de Vietnam. Después de dejar el ejército, trabajó para LTV Steel y se retiró después de 33 años. Además de su familia, sus dos mayores amores eran jugar a Santa y construir trenes y decorados en miniatura. Muchos niños en Whiting, IN, visitaron a Tony como Santa a lo largo de los años durante la Navidad o incluso pudieron haber sido uno de sus jugadores de las ligas menores. Tony amaba a sus Chicago Cubs y se ofrecía como voluntario para dar la bienvenida a los hospitales de VA. Sus amigos a menudo lo describían como de gran corazón y generoso. Los servicios funerarios serán privados. Tony será enterrado en el Cementerio Nacional Abraham Lincoln, Elwood, IL. Se pueden hacer donaciones en su memoria al Hospital de Investigación Infantil St. Jude's. Servicios otorgados por LaHayne Funeral Home, en el 6955 Southeastern Avenue, Hammond, Indiana. Para obtener más información sobre los servicios, comuníquese con LaHayne Funeral Home al teléfono 219-845-3600.

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Mary Maleckar

December 1, 2020

Tony was one of a kind he was always going out of his way to help someone He was a fantastic father and grandfather My big brother was always watching out for me I will never forget all of our times at his apartment we would sit and talk about so many memories, we shared a closeness that was unforgettable I will love and miss him dearly I´ll never forget our times together brother Rest In Peace and I love you

Mary Anne & Elden LaHayne

November 29, 2020

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Marie and Larry Farris

November 29, 2020

Tony was a customer of our for years. But we always thought of him as a friend too. He was the sweetest man . God bless your family- he will be missed.

Bonita Gheaja

November 29, 2020

The love you shared will comfort you and remain with you forever. May Tony rest in peace.

Susan Moss-Yager

November 29, 2020

Dear Millie and Spring,
Thinking of you and offering my deepest sympathy to you and your family with the passing of your father. I remember you both always spoke so fondly of him. May your memories of him soothe your grief in the days ahead.

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