Richard "Rick" Malark

Richard "Rick" Malark obituary

Richard "Rick" Malark

Richard Malark Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 18, 2011.
Malark, Richard "Rick" Age 51, of Fridley, passed away on May 15, 2011. Employee of Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. Columbia Heights H.S. Class of 1977. He will be deeply missed by his wife, Meg; parents, Audrey & Dick Malark; siblings, Teri Malark Raymond, Mary Malark Maas (Marty); nieces, Jennifer Malark, Kathryn Krtnick; nephew, Richard Raymond; great niece, Audrey Swanson; many other relatives and good friends. Celebration of life 5-9 PM Thursday, May 19 at Rushford Hall/Italian American, 2223 Central Ave. NE, Minneapolis (612) 781-0625. Private interment at Ft. Snelling. www.cremationsocietyofmn.com

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Jim Barbeau

May 12, 2024

I hired Rick on at Daytons and we became good friends. Lots of fun playing softball with him and the occasional happy hour at Lyons with Tommy P. Sadly both good friends have passed....

Eric Faucher

February 12, 2024

I just found out of Rick's passing today. I've been trying to find Rick for the last few years and discovered of his passing. I served with Rick in the USAF stationed at Shaw AFB, SC. We both were aircraft electricians and good friends. Being he was from Minnesota, he was a Vikings fan and I a Steeler fan. Rick opened my world up to music that I did not know existed at the time. Music that is now classics, such of REO, Loverboy, Phil Collins, and Steve Winwood. He seemed to know they were going to be good bands and he was right. I remember his white Olds 442 car, a classic back then and still is. I've had a lot of friends and co-workers in my 26 year Air Force career, but Rick stands out as one of the best. I am truly sorry I could not get in touch with him after I left Shaw AFB in 1982.

Lisa Freeburg

May 23, 2011

Meg, so sorry to hear about Rick. It's been some time since the Target days with you guys. Keep the memories close and my prayers are with you.

Chris Conway

May 20, 2011

I'm in shock! I knew Rick at Daytons and we were good friends. A year ago was able to locate him and speak to him for a Dayton's reunion and he was unable to attend for he had to put a boat dock in. He was a funny wonderful person. I'm sorry for your loss. Will miss that smile and his eyes!
Chris

Elaine Hedlund-Fitzgerald

May 20, 2011

My heart goes out to Rick's family. I went to high school with Rick. He was such a kind and caring person. He was witty and had a sick sense of humor. We had a lot of laughs together. He alway's bragged about his nieces and how good they were at volleyball. He loved his family and of course baseball. I will miss him.

Tim & Julie Olson

May 19, 2011

I worked for Rick at Target for several years. We were also good friends and had fun outside of work, golfing, playing softball, Happy Hours, and BBQs.

My condolences to Rick's family.

Rick, Thank you for being a friend! RIP

Kris Rush

May 19, 2011

I was so saddened to hear about Rick. I have worked with him at the BCA over the years on various projects. He was always so patient at teaching us "non-architects" and willing to share a laugh, I can hear it now. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Christine Jouppi

May 19, 2011

Meg and family-
I met Rick through my cousin Vicki and Rick Kubalak. Rick, always had a smile on his face, he was a great guy. I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with all of you during this difficult time. “ In the days ahead, may you find some small comfort in your many happy memories.”

Leslie M

May 19, 2011

I knew Rick at Target. Really great guy and I am shocked and saddened to hear this news. I am so sorry for the family's loss.

Emily Estevez

May 19, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

James Quintana

May 19, 2011

Meg, I am sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.

Lance Wiener

May 18, 2011

I worked with Rick since he start at the BCA and was saddened to hear of his passing. We would always talk about how i was doing on my softball teams and when he played softball. He will be missied by everyone that new him. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Tracy Manders

May 18, 2011

Meg - I am so sadden to hear of Rick's passing. I remember when the two of you met each other and how happy the two of you were to have found 'the one'. I am here if you need anything.

E. Jeniene Benedict

May 18, 2011

The news of Rick's passing has saddened so many of us here at Lifetouch. While he was only here for such a short time, he worked on my team -and he was such a treat and joy. Not only did he greet you with a smile, he was full of good ideas and a great teacher with a great sense of humor. Such a loss...Rick will be missed.

Scott Luberda

May 18, 2011

Knew Rick back in the 70's-pre highschool. Was a grade ahead but played neighborhood sports with him. Was a good kid. Always looked about 10 yrs younger than he was and now he is forever young. Rest in peace Rick

Jim Barbeau

May 18, 2011

Rick started his years at Daytons/Target with me. We became good friends playing on the company softball team and going to the occasional happy hour at Lyons. He will be missed dearly. My best to Meg and all of the family.

Kristi Ritter

May 18, 2011

I have worked with Rick at the State ever since he started here many years ago and was very shocked and saddened by the news of his passing away. He always had a smile on his face and a real passion for the work he did. He taught me a lot over the years. His love for his family was obvious in his conversations. We will miss him dearly. Meg and the entire family, you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Mary Kay Herman

May 18, 2011

Hello to Meg and family,
We are so sorry to hear about Rick. How sad. We just loved him . He was the nicest neighbor to everyone! He will be greatly missed and our little neighborhood wont be the same without him.

The Hermans
Jerry, Mary Kay, Zach and Lex

Jim Oolman

May 18, 2011

I had the pleasure of working with Rick at the BCA. Rick had a wonderful passion for his work, the organization and the ideals behind architecture. He appreciated the efforts, thoughts and interests of those he worked with. We had a lot of fun and he really cared not only about the work, but also the people he worked with. We're going to miss him.

Jayne Hernandez

May 18, 2011

I worked with Rick and I was saddened to hear the news. He was one of the nicest people I have ever met. He always had a smile on his face and always said Hi. He will be missed. My prayers to his family.

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