Philip A Malin

He was born in La Crosse on October 11, 1924, to A. J. and Kathryn (Tolkes) Malin. He was raised in Genoa, attended St. Charles Grade School, and graduated from Aquinas High School in 1942. On January 24, 1948, he married Kathryn A. Monti in Genoa. Kathryn preceded him in death on September 25, 1991.

Phil farmed for many years in rural Genoa. He believed that we are all stewards of the land and put forth an extensive effort towards land conservation. When disability ended his career in farming, Phil attended the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse where he received his Bachelors degree in Political Science and Economics and his Masters degree in Student Personnel Services. Following his graduation, Phil took a position as a special needs counselor at Western Technical College, where he worked for 17 years until his retirement in 1990.

Phil was a life-long, active member of St. Charles Catholic Church and the community of Genoa. He was an avid reader on a wide variety of topics. He was also very politically active for much of his life which was fueled by a sincere and deep-rooted interest in social justice.

He is survived by his children, Ann Wanserski of Irma, Wis., Ellen (Wayne) Umberger of Genoa, Steve (Jan) Malin of Fond du Lac, Wis., Ruth Yarbrough of Janesville, Wis., Dan (Dana) Malin of Genoa, Joan (Kent) McCormick of Waterville, Iowa, Jan (Ed) Hammell of Caledonia, Minn., Ray (Eileen) Malin of La Crosse, Leo (Lynn) Malin of La Crosse, Laura (Jan) Chiglo of Green Bay, Wis., and Sam (Carol) Malin of Genoa; thirty-two grandchildren; fifteen great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife, Kathryn, Phil was also preceded in death by his parents; a son, Thomas Malin, who died on December 30, 1979; a son-in-law, John Wanserski, who died on July 4, 2009; and three sisters, Lucy Pedretti, Margaret Browne, and his twin sister, Philomena Malin.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, February 2thndth, at 10:00 a.m., at St. Charles Catholic Church in Genoa. Rev. Robert Monti will serve as celebrant and Rev. William Dhein, Msgr. Delbert Malin, and Msgr. Bernard McGarty will concelebrate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Family and friends may call at Schumacher-Kish Funeral and Cremation Services of La Crosse at 200 West Ave. So., on Friday from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m., where a prayer service will take place at 7:30 p.m., and at the church on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. Charles Parish.



Phil often expressed his deep gratitude for the care extended to him by his physician, Dr. Scott Cunningham. His family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to Dr. Cunningham, his nurse, Deb, and the 9th Floor staff at Mayo Clinic Health System for their wonderful and compassionate care. A special thank you goes to Sharon and to Phils granddaughter, Jenna, who assisted him at home when needed. Your help was very much appreciated.