Leo Mallinger

Leo D. Mallinger, 91, of Clare, passed away Sunday, April 13, 2025, at Arlington Place, Pocahontas, IA.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday April 21, 2025, at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Manson. Burial will follow at St. James Cemetery in Clare with Military Rites by the U.S. Army Honor Guard and VFW Post 1856. There will be a visitation from 2:00 to 5:00 PM Sunday April 20, 2025, at Laufersweiler Funeral Home.

Leo is survived by his wife, Joan, children, Mary (Bob) Romoser, of Keota, Marsha (Mark) Condon, of Clare, Dan (Andi) Mallinger of Norwalk, Dave Mallinger of Rushmore, MN, Michelle (Brian) Miller of Coppell, TX, Maree (Andy) Schroder of Omaha, NE, Megan (Jeff) Scott of Indianapolis, IN, and Doug (Autumn) Mallinger of Independence, KY; 19 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; sisters, Margaret (Ken) Arndorfer of Austin, MN, and Janet Wagner, of Fort Dodge; and sister-in-law, Deanna Mallinger of Cedar Falls.

Leo is preceded in death by parents, Tony and Christina (Nelson) Mallinger, brothers; Paul Mallinger, Eugene (Deanna) Mallinger, Anthony Jr. Mallinger, and infant brother, sister, Alice (Eugene) Francois, infant sisters; Lena Mallinger and Mary Mallinger, and infant grandson, Johnathan Mallinger.

Leo Daniel Mallinger was born on March 3, 1934, in Duncombe, IA. In 1940 Leo's family moved to a farm near Clare. Leo was educated in Barnum, graduating from Barnum High School in 1952. He served in the US Army from 1955 to 1956. On June 6, 1959, Leo was united in marriage to Joan Adent at Corpus Christi and the couple established their home in Fort Dodge. For 23 years, Leo worked for Hormel. In 1980, Leo and Joan returned to Leo's family farm near Clare where they continued to farm and manage rental properties. While in Clare, he was a member of St. Matthews Church and volunteered as a fireman for the Clare Fire Department for over 15 years. Leo and Joan transitioned to Arlington Place and celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary.

He enjoyed spending time with family, playing cards, travel, and his wooden nickels.

Memorials may be left to the discretion of the family.