Elmer William Malzner

November 15, 1933 ~ November 29, 2024
Born in:
Moniteau County, Missouri
Resided in:
Russellville , Missouri
Elmer William “Emmie” Malzner, 91, of Russellville, passed away Friday, November 29, 2024, at California Care Center with family by his side.
He was born in Moniteau County, Missouri on November 15, 1933, the son of Oscar and Elnora (Schock) Malzner.
Emmie was a 1951 graduate of Cole R-1 School and a lifelong resident of Russellville.
He was united in marriage on July 20, 1957, at Central United Church of Christ in Jefferson City to Marilyn Sue Linhardt who preceded him in death on February 9, 2010.
Emmie proudly served our country in the United States Army. On July 5, 2017, Emmie along with his brother Buck took part on the Central Missouri Honor Flight to Washington D.C.
A lifelong farmer, Emmie was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Russellville. Emmie loved working on his farm and tending to his garden every year. He had a strong work ethic and was never late for anything he had to do.
He loved his German Shepard dogs and following the St. Louis Cardinals and Kansas City Chiefs.
His greatest enjoyment was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He would go out of his way to help anyone that needed it, and he never met a stranger. Family and friends were very important to him.
Emmie is survived by his children, Susan (Roger) Lock, Conyers, GA; Kent (Debbie) Malzner, Russellville; Deana (Steve) Ham, Lee’s Summit, MO; his grandchildren, Tyler (Karen) Lock, Adam Lock, Jordan (Olivia) Malzner, Hannah Malzner (Dylan Smith), Mathies (Morgan) Ham, Mason Ham (Bryanna Burks); his great grandchildren, Carter Lock, Oakley Smith, Vincent Malzner, Oliver Smith; one sister, Margaret Malzner, Holts Summit; his very special friend, June Lenger; several cousins, nieces, nephews and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 52 years, Marilyn Malzner; a sister, Dorothy (Joe) Jeter; and a brother, Walter “Buck” (Helen) Malzner.
Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at Trimble Funeral Homes – Russellville. Additional visitation will be 9-10 a.m. Wednesday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Russellville.
Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Russellville with Rev. Ed Merckel officiating.
Burial with military honors will be held at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to Trinity Lutheran Cemetery or to Central Missouri Honor Flight.
Services entrusted to Trimble Funeral Homes – Russellville. trimblefunerals.com
Services
Visitation: Tuesday, December 3, 2024 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Trimble Funeral Home - Russellville
5414 Simpson Street
Russellville, Missouri 65074
Visitation: Wednesday, December 4, 2024 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Trinity Lutheran Church
13007 Route C
Russellville, Missouri 65074
Funeral Service: Wednesday, December 4, 2024 10:00 am
Trinity Lutheran Church
13007 Route C
Russellville, Missouri 65074

To the Malzner family I send to you my thoughts and prayers during this time. It was always a pleasure to see Emmie pass by the house with a wave. It was a pleasure to be neighbors with y’all for all those many years. May God lend you comfort and peace and may you rejoice that your dad Grandpa and Great Grandpa is rejoicing with our Lord. Regards, Stacy Ousley
Prayers be with the all of the Malzner family. It has been some time since I have seen any of u but I remember Emmie fondly. Back in the day I had a few farm / gardening question that he was helped me with ( and didn’t make me feel stupid). God’s be with you!
To All of the Malzner families I send my most heartfelt sympathy. May God bless you with your wonderful memories and give you strength during the days to come.
Fern Kirchner