Ralph Everette Malach Jr.

Ralph Everette Malach Jr. obituary, Sturgeon Bay, WI

Ralph Everette Malach Jr.

Ralph Malach Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Huehns Funeral Home, Inc. & Door County Crematory LLC - Sturgeon Bay on May 16, 2025.
Ralph Everette Malach, Jr., 69, of Sturgeon Bay, passed away on Tuesday May 13, 2025 at Door County Medical Center in Sturgeon Bay.
He was born January 19, 1956 in Ashland, WI, the son of the late Ralph and Mary Lou (Hetfeld) Malach. He graduated from Ashland High School and then continued his education at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point where he received his bachelor's degree.
On April 1, 1978, he married Clara Louise Goldman in Tennessee. Ralph and Clara moved to Sturgeon Bay in 2013. In Ashland, Ralph was employed with Larsen Jewel Picture Frame. In Sturgeon Bay he worked at Hatco until his retirement. Ralph enjoyed playing dartball in his younger years. Other interests include gardening, wine making, fishing, and golfing.
Ralph will be missed by his wife, Clara; daughter, Heidi (Phil) Hansen of Sturgeon Bay, son, Ralph III (Crystal) Malach of Ashland; grandsons, Dorian Hansen, Colton Hansen; granddaughter, Ciara Malach; brothers, Michael Malach of Green Bay, Scott (Arlene) Malach of Ashland; sisters, Carrie (Phil) Pierce of West Bend, and Paula (Dan) Vaughn of West Bend.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and son, Nathan Thomas.
Ralph's life will be honored with a celebration of his life this summer.
Huehns Funeral Home, Inc. & Door County Crematory LLC are assisting the Malach family. Expressions of sympathy, memories, and photos of Ralph may be shared with his family through his tribute page at www.HuehnsFuneralHome.com.
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