Ray A. Mallo, 83 of Gilman, died Sunday, January 21, 2024.

 

He was born on March 5, 1940 to the late Guy and Beatrice (Palmer) Mallo. Ray grew up in the Hannibal area and graduated from Hannibal High School. He farmed the majority of his life.

 

Ray enjoyed bowling, horseshoes, spending time with his family and talking about the “good ole days” on the farm with his siblings and spending time with his constant companion: Shadow, his beloved collie.

 

He is survived by his children, Jerry (Renee) Gielow of West Bend, Michelle (Allen) Kurth and Brent (Jodie) Mallo both of Gilman, 4 grandchildren, Kylee (Brandon) Crank, MaKade (Allison) Kurth, MaKenna Kurth and Sequoia Mallo, 2 great grandchildren, Kollyn and Kenley Crank, his siblings, Arlene (Jerome) Zahn of Jackson, Arthur (Mary) Mallo of Rothschild, Judith Mallo of Richland Center, WI, Paulette Johnson of Wauwatosa, Jerry (Jennifer) Mallo of Waukesha, Brian (Cassie) Mallo of Gilman, Loren Mallo Greenwood and Arlen Mallo of Lake Hallie and special friend, Carol Soraparu.

 

Ray is preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Bryce “Bud” Mallo, his sisters Della Story and Sharon Madlon and a grandson, Jayce Kurth.

 

A memorial service will be held at 11AM, April 20, 2024 at New Hope Presbyterian Church-Hannibal with Pastor Bev Thompson officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Inurnment will take place in the Hannibal Cemetery. Plombon Funeral Service is assisting the family.