Obit: Malchow, David Lowell (1943- 2014)

Contact: Robert Lipprandt
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Surnames: Bulla, Clausen, Hoefer, Malchow, Rief

----Source: The Star News (Medford, WI) 1/16/2014

Malchow, David Lowell (21 SEP 1943 - 15 JAN 2014)

David Lowell Malchow, 70, Medford, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 15 at St. Clare Meadow's. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Redlin Funeral Home of Baraboo is assisting the family.

David Malchow was born September 21, 1943 to the late Harvey and Wanda (Clausen) Malchow in Wisconsin. He was united in marriage to Carol Rief. Though later divorced, they were always important to one another.

Malchow worked for the City of Madison's Police Department from 1966 to 1981. He held the rank of sergeant. He then worked for the Taylor County Sheriff's Department for 26 years, where he retired from law enforcement. Malchow loved gardening and yard work. He also enjoyed trips to the casino with his friends and sons.

He is survived by his children, Adam (Tammy) and Christopher (Andrea); four grandchildren, Angela (Evan) Bulla, Sarah (Kyle) Hoefer, and Christopher and Ryan Malchow; five brothers, Harvey Lance, Jim, Steve, Mike and Wayne; his former wife, Carol Malchow; and niece, nephews, and many other relatives and friends.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant granddaughter, Lexi.