Robert C. Malsch, 77, of Oconomowoc, formerly of West Bend, died on Sunday, Dec. 12, 2004 at Angel’s Grace Hospice in Oconomowoc.

He was born on June 5, 1927 in Milwaukee, to the late Herbert and Johanna (Rogaczyeski) Malsch, and married E. Monica Orlowski on Aug. 6, 1949 in Milwaukee.

Robert was the social services administrator for the West Bend School District, was a World War II U.S. Army veteran and a former member of the West Bend Kiwanis Club.

He was a member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church.

Survivors include his wife; four children, Kathy Fanta of Mayville, Margaret (Robert) Weis of New Berlin, Gail (Tracy) Willey and Bob (Kay) Malsch, both of Oconomowoc; eight grandchildren; other relatives and friends.

A memorial visitation will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 15 from 4 to 6 p.m. at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 120 Nashotah Road, Nashotah, followed by services at 6 p.m. with Father Michael Strachota officiating.

Burial will be in Wisconsin Memorial Park.

Memorials to Angel’s Grace Hospice or The Threshold Inc., 600 Rolfs Ave., West Bend, 53090, are appreciated.

The Schmidt and Bartelt Notbohm-Kreutzmann Funeral Home, Oconomowoc, is assisting the family.