Malcolm D. ‘Mal’ Kleiber, 86, of Hutchinson, died May 3, 2024, at Hospice House. He was born March 19, 1938, in Hutchinson, to Lloyd and Eleanora (Blasiar) Kleiber.
Mal went to St. Teresa's grade school and high school, graduating in 1956. He played football, basketball, and baseball in school. Malcolm served in the Army National Guard for three years.
On January 3, 1958, he married Irene Ruby Roberts in Hutchinson. They shared over 66 years of marriage before his passing. They had three daughters together: Lila, Karen, and Kelley.
He worked at Coca-Cola and Winchester Packing Company and spent 35 years at Sonoco, eventually retiring in 2000. He helped out in his father’s business for many years, cleaning windows and performing floor maintenance throughout Hutchinson.
Mal enjoyed spending time outdoors fishing, hunting, and going to all the grandkids sporting events. His favorite memories were made while traveling throughout the country in his motorhome with his wife and family. He would sit on the front porch swing, telling stories and teaching the Bible to all the grandkids and great-grandkids. Mal always had well-trained dogs to spoil and take on rides through the park. He was a very generous and patient family man, always lending a helping hand to anyone.
He was a member of Inspire Church in Hutchinson.
Mal is survived by: wife, Irene Kleiber of Hutchinson; daughter, Karen (Kelly) McLean of Nickerson; grandchildren, Joshua (Sarah) McMillan, Kandi (Ryan) Gregg, Kolton McLean, Kyla (Julio) McLean, and Kaleb (Lacey) McLean, all of Hutchinson; and nine great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, daughters, Lila Kleiber and Kelley Bergen, and brother, Gary Kleiber.
The graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Fairlawn Burial Park, Hutchinson, with Pastor Kent Pedersen officiating. Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, May 6 through Monday, May 13.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Hospice House, Hutchinson, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.