Robert was called to his eternal rest Tuesday afternoon, May 24, 2022, at Goldfinch Memory Care in Fairmont, Minn. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Friday, June 3, 2022, at Kramer Family Funeral Home in Sherburn, and one hour prior to the service Saturday at the church. Messages of sympathy may be sent to the family online at www.kramerfuneralhome.com

Robert John Malo was born June 11, 1927, to Elmer J. and Lucille (Grems) Malo in Fairmont, Minn. He attended and later was a 1945 graduate of Fairmont High School. On March 20, 1946, he entered the U.S. Army serving until his honorable discharge on Sept. 26, 1947. On July 18, 1948, Robert was united in marriage to Laurel Marie Musser in Sherburn, Minn. After their marriage they farmed in Manyaska Township. Laurel and Robert have been coming to the valley in Arizona to spend the winter months for 29 years. They enjoyed the back road of Arizona. They would take their Jeep and explore. Laurel died on Nov. 6, 2006. Robert meet Sara Gould and later was united in marriage to her on Nov. 15, 2008, in Sherburn. They made their home in rural Sherburn. Sara died on Aug. 17, 2018. Robert made his home on the farm in Manyaska Township until becoming a reside of Goldfinch Estates. He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Sherburn and was active in 4-H in Manyaska Township. He also served on the Sherburn School Board. Robert greatly enjoyed spending time with grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is survived by his two children: son, Douglas (Mar) Malo of Brookings, S.D.; daughter, Georgiann (John) Pfaffinger of Fairmont, Minn.; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; four step-great-grandkids; and other relatives. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Lucille Malo; wives, Laurel M. Malo and Sara Malo; brothers, Roland and Kenneth Malo; father and mother-in-law, George and LuCinda Musser; and other relatives.

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