Service Information
Roger W. O’Malley, age 82, husband of Mavis, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away Friday, November 23, 2018, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, November 27, 2018, at 11:00 A.M. at Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson with interment in Oakland Cemetery in Hutchinson.
Gathering of Family and Friends will be held two hour prior to the service at the chapel.
Military Honors by the Hutchinson Memorial Rifle Squad.
Obituary
Roger William O’Malley was born on March 5, 1936, in Cordova Township, Le Sueur County, Minnesota. He was the son of Ambrose and June (Whipps) O’Malley. Roger was baptized as an adult in Japan, while in the United States Navy. He received his education in Le Center, Minnesota and was a graduate of the Le Center High School Class of 1954.
Roger entered active military service in the United States Navy on May 3, 1954, in Mankato, Minnesota and served in Japan. Roger received an Honorable Discharge on February 6, 1957, at the United States Navy in Japan and achieved the rank of Communications Technician Petty Officer 2nd Class (CT2). Upon separation from the Navy he returned to Minnesota.
On September 28, 1957, Roger was united in marriage to Mavis Ely at Church Of Christ in Cleveland, Minnesota. This marriage was blessed with three children, Connie, Molly and Allen. Roger and Mavis resided in Hutchinson, Minnesota. Roger and Mavis shared 61 years of marriage.
Roger was employed in the Quality Control Department at 3M in Hutchinson until he retired in June of 1995. Roger was a member of Dassel Church of Christ in Dassel, Minnesota.
Roger enjoyed traveling, camping, hunting, fishing, bluegrass music and managing a maple syrup business. He was an active member of the Black Sheep Deer Camp in Kittson County, Minnesota and Darwin Rod and Gun Club in Darwin, Minnesota. He also enjoyed volunteering for the River Song Music Festival in Hutchinson.
Roger passed away on Friday, November 23, 2018, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota, at the age of 82 years.
Blessed be his memory.
Roger is survived by his:
Wife, Mavis O’Malley, of Hutchinson, MN;
Daughters, Connie Bjork and her husband, Byron, of Hutchinson, MN,
Molly Markgraf and her husband, Scott, of Stewart, MN;
Son, Allen O’Malley, of Buffalo, MN;
Grandchildren, Christopher Bjork and his wife, Jill, Gregory Bjork and his wife, Jenna, Timothy Bjork and his significant other, Daphane, Abby Albrecht and her husband, Josh, Zachary Markgraf and his significant other, Rachel, Emily Markgraf, Carlie Madsen and her husband, Hudson;
Great-Grandchildren, Stanley Bjork, Juniper and Roderick Bjork, Kirsten, Braeden and Eli Albrecht;
Brothers, Glenn O’Malley, of Sun City, AZ,
Louis “Mike” O’Malley and his wife, Zoe, of Eugene, OR;
Sisters, Betty Tuma, of Le Center, MN,
Darlene Kasparek, of Apache Junction, AZ;
Many other relatives and friends.
Roger is preceded in death by his Parents, Ambrose and June O’Malley, Brothers, Walter, Leonard, Kenneth and Russell O’Malley.
Shawn Schoettmer says
My prayers are with you during this time. I have so many memories of hunting with with him. He will be greatly missed but the memories I will cherish.
Gene & Grace Chrast says
Mavis and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Roger was a great neighbor and we missed him greatly when we moved. We missed you both!! Please know he is in a much better place with no pain and lots of bluegrass music. We have many great memories of our visits and trying to solve the problems of the world. Unfortunately, we didn’t solve all of them. I hope he is enjoying getting re-acquainted with family and friends that left before him (as well as all the puppies that also loved him). He will be sadly missed by all who knew him, worked with him, and loved him. Take care!
Gene & Grace Chrast
Tom Benson says
This is a loss of a very good friend! I have many memories of hunting with Roger, working at 3M and at Gopher Campfire.
I amt very sorry for loss!
Ralph & Louise Hartsuiker says
So sorry, Mavis & family…will miss him..enjoyed our times togather…our sympathy.
Mary Barger says
Al and Mrs. O’Malley,
I just heard the news. I am so very sorry to hear of Roger’s passing. Every time I spoke with him, he was always so kind and genuine. He always was quick with a smile and a comment to show he cared. I hope the memories you share will help you through these difficult days.
Ken and Roxie Kanniainen says
So very sad and sorry for your loss, may God hold you and bless you and ease your pain!
Deloris & Woody Kojetin. says
So sorry to head about Roger passing away. We enjoyed visiting with him at the Bluegrass Fesativals.