Obituaries

August 21, 1930 to August 5, 2021

FRANCESVILLE - Ellsworth Leroy Malchow, 90, of Vinemont, Alabama, formerly of Francesville, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 5, at his residence.

He was born on Aug. 21, 1930 in Winamac, to the late Kenneth and Sylvia B. Markley Malchow. He was previously married to Nona Malchow-Orr who preceded him in death.

Ellsworth Malchow

He is survived by:
Robert Malchow, Lafayette, Son
Rodney (Karen) Malchow, Cookville, Son
Nona Hollenbaugh, Mooresville, NC, Daughter
Gina Leman, Indianapolis, Daughter
17 Grandchildren
17 Great-Grandchildren
Phyllis Anliker, Sister
Lynette (Larry) Miller, Sister
Charles (Jackie) Malchow, Brother
Evelyn Malchow, Sister-in-law

Preceded in death by:
Jean Tagliaferri, Sister
Mary Poisel, Sister
George Malchow, Brother

Mr. Malchow graduated from Francesville High School in 1948. He served in the U.S. Air Force as a flight mechanic during the Korean War. He was the postmaster in Francesville and Winamac for 25 years. He was a member of the American Legion Post 0228. Along with his postal duties, he farmed over 500 acres, raised livestock, built two homes, helped with the chickens, mowed lawns in Florida and Alabama, managed rental properties, worked at Bryans Mfg, IGA, Wilco, Publix, Malco Produce, Avon Car Wash and was a volunteer Aldi coin collector.

In his spare time, Mr. Malchow volunteered with the Francesville Fall Festival Committee, Boy Scouts of America, and the Francesville Alumni. He enjoyed cooking, sharing his recipes with his customers, baking (making special desserts for the grandchildren), gardening, playing cards, fishing, hunting (the time with his brother George a little eventful), and enjoying social events. Recently, he enjoyed spending time with the Hee Haw gang and the Cullman Senior Center. Even though he was busy, he still found time to take trips to visit his children, grandchildren and their families. We know he would say “job well done” to his family and especially to his grandson, Eric, allowing him to leave this world in peace.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Friday, Aug. 20, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville. The funeral service will follow at 1 p.m., Friday, at the funeral home with Pastor James Ketchen officiating. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery Francesville. The American Legion will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be made to: Hospice of Cullman County, PO Box 1108,Cullman, AL 35056–1108.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.