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Claire Eckley
January 25, 2025
In the past, growing up, I remember crossing paths at St. John the Evangelist as youthful members. Upon return in 2000, we met again. Malcolm was so helpful as I learned more about St. Paul and where I could volunteer and become a member oof the community. Often, we spoke about Dyslexia, he knew so much on the topic, and I had studied Dyslexia, taught classes, identifyling, and assisting the students to do well, trained teachers how to work with the students in their classrooms, and had a school for these students that arrived failing and within a year they progressed from 1 to 6 years in 1 school year. Malcolm understood.
We will all miss Malcolm, his inspiring conversations, and his understanding.
Kristen Hoeschler O'Brien
December 12, 2023
Malcolm was an amazing man and community supporter. I am motivated by his mentoring and dedication to causes.
Tim Roeser
August 29, 2023
My condolences to Malcolm's family. I will always treasure the times we shared and the kind man he was. He will always hold a special place in my heart!
Kristen Hoeschler O'Brien
March 3, 2023
I'm sorry I missed this when it was first published. Malcolm was a fun guy to talk to (handed me a book of jokes or sayings when I moved back to MN in 2000) and he was always very encouraging. He and my dad and FIL are probably having some good conversations. Ave atque vale.
Frank Bennett
November 29, 2022
Malcolm was a trusted advisor, friend, mentor, and indefatigable optimist. He had a passion and belief that every child should have the opportunity to grow and learn, then worked for decades to make it happen. I kept learning from him during our 40-year friendship. I miss his smile and twinkling eyes. RIP good friend
Mark Scally
November 17, 2022
I'm so sorry to hear about his death. He and I were on a board dealing with early childhood learning, ultimately called MnBel, MN Business for Early Learning. He was a very interesting person and I enjoyed being with him.
John Villerius
October 7, 2022
Included in the long list of his service to public organizations, Malcolm generously offered his wisdom and expertise to the Hennepin County Office of Budget and Finance as a volunteer member of its investment advisory committee for 35 years, beginning in 1987, until his passing. We remember his service with gratitude.
Julie Baker
October 5, 2022
I am sorry for your loss. Malcolm and I served together on the board of Way to Grow. He was so passionate about early learning and making sure all kids were ready for school. I have thought of him often since I left the board. He was a wonderful man who made a real contribution.
Steve and Terri Ernest
September 28, 2022
So sorry for your loss. We only met your father once, but he was very kind to us and was a very nice man. Very down to earth and easy to know. Just like his son and daughter-in-law, Scott and Betty. Our sincere condolences, Steve an Terri Ernest
David Bergerson
September 13, 2022
Malcolm was a real altruist and a unique combination of extraordinary intelligence, judgment and decency. We were next door neighbors in early youth and overlapped by one year at Yale, but I lost track of him until about five years ago, since when our regular, wide ranging telephone conversations added greatly to my worldview. I will miss you Malcolm but the community will miss you even more. David Bergerson
Burt Cohen
September 12, 2022
We chatted daily. I will miss this remarkable man.
Susan Heegaard
September 11, 2022
Malcolm was a special, interesting, smart and generous person. Our family connection goes back to when my parents and he were high school classmates and my grandma was his god mother. Rest In Peace Malcolm. You made a difference.
Rachael Scherer
September 11, 2022
Malcolm was one of Scherer Bros Lumber´s first independent directors. He provided invaluable advice and mentored the next generation of owners. He was also the last non-family member to speak with our father, Roger, before he passed away August 14th. Both of them mentally still on top of their game. They were dear dear friends and I can´t help but smile thinking of them together again. My condolences to the family and may he rest in eternal peace.
Curt Johnson
September 10, 2022
Our paths crossed many times. And I never left Malcolm without learning something important.
Edward Kale
September 9, 2022
It was such a pleasure to work with Malcolm, a Harvard man working with the Yale Alumni Association, always pleasant and dedicated to "that other university" as well as (presumably) his own. He will be missed. My condolences to his family. May he rest in peace. Amen
John Burr Lennes, Jr.
September 4, 2022
Malcolm was and remains a great friend, and a trusted advisor. He never forced his opinions on others, at least not me, but graciously shared them when asked. They were invariably wise, valuable and unique. I will miss him greatly, and I am not alone in that respect. In a world where accolades are often loosely tossed about, Malcolm was the real deal, a fine man, an exemplary man -- the sort of person we all should aspire to emulate. Thank you Malcolm.
Bill Levin
September 4, 2022
To the family. I can't recall a time in my adult life when I didn't know Malcolm. I always appreciated his perceptive calm. Whenever he began to speak to a group, people gave him full quiet attention; everyone anticipated he would know just how to frame an issue. Thank you, Malcolm!
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