Frank A. Maleska, 93, of Melrose, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, Nov. 6, 2024, at Cura of Melrose care center in Melrose.
A Mass of Christian Burial was Nov. 13 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose with the Rev. Virgil Helmin officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery with military honors by the Melrose Veterans Honor Guard. Visitation was 9:30-11 a.m. Nov. 13 at the church.
Frank Ambrose Maleska was born April 10, 1931, in St. Joseph to Frank and Rose (Mock) Maleska. He served in the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged in 1956. He was united in marriage to Dolores Riedeman Sept. 10, 1956, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sauk Rapids. Frank was involved in the turkey industry for 60 years and was co-owner/operator of the Melrose Feed Mill.
Frank volunteered numerous hours serving on various boards and councils including the Credit Union, Meadowlark Country Club, Minnesota Turkey Growers Association, Melrose City Council and St. Mary’s Council.
He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose, Melrose Lions Club, Knights of Columbus and American Legion Post 101 for over 60 years.
Frank enjoyed fishing, hunting, golfing, traveling and watching all Minnesota sporting teams on television. Frank was a kind, generous and selfless person who will be deeply missed.
Survivors include his children, Roger Maleska of Clear Lake, Tom (Joni) Maleska of Melrose, Cathy (Gary) Nelson of Brainerd, Cindy Maleska of Columbia Heights, Lisa Howe of Minneapolis, Sharon Maleska of St. Anthony and Joel (Wendy Spanier) Maleska of Melrose; 10 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; brother Al (Marlene) Maleska of St. Joseph; and sister-in-law Christine Maleska of Avon.
Frank was preceded in death by his wife, Dolores Maleska on Feb. 21, 2024; parents; son Glen Maleska; son-in-law Brian Howe; and brothers and sisters Marie Helmin, Josephine Hollier, John Maleska, Greg Maleska, Agnes Mike and Ted Maleska.
Arrangements were made with Patton-Schad Funeral & Cremation Services of Melrose.
