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Gerald F. "Jerry" Malik
SPRINGFIELD, IL - Gerald F. "Jerry" Malik, 76, passed away at 12:01 p.m., Monday, Aug. 26, 2013, at Memorial Medical Center.
Jerry was born March 12, 1937, in Chicago, the son of Frank and Pearl Pernsteen Malik. He married Barbara Knapp on Oct. 29, 1983, in Marley, Ill.; she preceded him in death on Aug. 27, 2012.
Jerry was honored to, and enjoyed, serving his country. He began military service as a paratrooper during the Korean crisis. He later served in the Minnesota and Illinois Air National Guard as a C130 Loadmaster, deployed to conflicts and peacetime humanitarian missions around the globe.
He was a member of Air Force Sergeant Association and the National Bricklayers Association. Jerry enjoyed travelling, woodworking, photography and shopping.
He was also preceded in death by his parents and sister, Joan.
He was the beloved father of Michael (Janet) Malik, Eloise (Dennis) Baird, Bonnie Marcisz (Kirk Fybel), Sharon Marcisz and Joe (Sherry) Marcisz; dear grandfather of Daniel, Rachel, Kathryn, Benjamin and Rebecca. He was also a great-grandfather.
Visitation: Family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 5, 2013, at Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield. Visitation will begin with a prayer service at 5 p.m.
Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m., Friday, Sept. 6, 2013, at St. Agnes Catholic Church, 245 N. Amos St., Springfield, IL with Rev. Robert Jallas, celebrant.
Burial will follow at Camp Butler National Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Rd., Springfield, IL 62702.
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Dan Gohmann
September 7, 2013
I have great memories of Jerry-When I started flying as a student Flight Engineer, one of the requirements of my training was to complete a Form F. This form is the form that a Loadmaster is required to complete prior to each flight. Jerry helped me complete my training Form F. He probably "helped" me more than the rules allowed. To this day I have the form. Jerry, a real friend and always a person you wanted to fly with.
CMSGT (Ret.) Dan Gohmann, Flight Engineer, Minnesota Air National Guard.
Jake Shetka
September 6, 2013
Jerry was a great guy, he always was ready willing and able to get the job done. I flew many missions with him and never let us down. His paratrooper background helped us preform our air drop missions.
Tom Briden
September 5, 2013
I really enjoyed flying with Jerry. He was fun, hard working and respectful. We flew many cross country flights together and he always managed to entertain us. I will miss his pleasant smile and laugh.
109th Pilot
Dan Kenefick
September 4, 2013
My heartfelt condolences go out to Jerry and his family.I had the privilege of working with Jerry on the C-130 in the Minnesota Air National
Guard. His smile and ability to tell a story or two kept the crew laughing on our long missions. Thanks Jerry. Dan Kenefick retired, Minnesota Air National Guard
Patrick Boab
September 3, 2013
I'm sorry to learn of Jerry's passing. He was a fine crew member and worked hard to get the job done. I am sure he will be missed by many. Patrick Boab, 133rd TAW retired commander.
September 3, 2013
I had the pleasure of golfing at the local golf course in Panama' one time, with Jerry and some of Minnesota Guardsmen. The people at the course told us not to stray from the fairways because of snakes and "things". I was with Jerry's foursome and he had hit a ball off of the fairway and had found it but he was yelling at something near his ball. He said there is a snake next to my ball!! We said where? He said right there and pointed his club, ---- the snake bit the club and hung on, so Jerry dropped the club and we all backed off and started to laugh. We didn't stop laughing 'til we got back to the base....... Jerry was fun....... James P. Kane Cheif Master Sargent Retired, Minnesota Air National Guard
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