Full Obituary

DONALD D. MALINOWSKI, SR., age 64, of Thorp, died at Sacred Heart Hospital, in Eau Claire, on Monday, October 14, 2013, surrounded by his family, and is now reunited with his parents and daughter, Mary. A memorial service will be held at 10:30am on Friday, October 25, 2013 at the Thorp Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Al Jakubowski officiating. Burial will take place in Old St. Hedwig's Catholic Cemetery at a later date. Visitation will be held at Thorp Funeral Home, on Friday, from 9:00am until the Knights of Columbus rosary service at 10:15am.
Donald David Malinowski was born on January 22, 1949 in Chippewa Falls, WI, the son of Louis and Rose (Lauer) Malinowski. He was united in marriage to Kathleen P. Kubis on August 7, 1976 at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Stanley. They farmed for over 20 years in the Town of Withee.
He was a member of St. Bernard-St. Hedwig's Catholic Church, and the Knights of Columbus Queen of Peace Council #4634.
Don had many interests, but especially enjoyed junking, Jerry Andrews auctions, animals, and driving the Amish and Mennonites.
He will be dearly missed by his wife, Kathleen, of Thorp; one daughter: Agnes (Lucas) Buttke of Cadott; one son: Donald Jr. of Thorp; 4 granddaughters: Helen, Rosemary, Bridget and Kristina Buttke of Cadott; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Mary Malinowski; and 3 brothers: Ed, Andy and Frank Malinowski.