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Harold R. Malinowsky
Harold R. Malinowsky died peacefully August 16, 2014 at home in Kansas. His partner, Charles W. Crumet was .0at his side.
He was born December 7, 1933 in Trego County, KS. He served two years in the United States Army.
He attended the University of Kansas, and the University of Denver.
He was Associate Dean working in Watson Library at KU for many years. He spent twenty years as a tenured professor at the University of Illinois, Chicago campus. He worked on building the library collection including hard copy and electronic publications.
He was a published author. He taught library science at the University of Milwaukee. He was a long-time member of Special Libraries Association, serving a term as president. He was also involved with American Libraries Association, attending many conferences, and serving on many committees. Loving his job he did not retire until the age seventy-one. He fought multiple health issues. Our world lost a kind and gentle soul.
He is survived by his partner, Charlie his son, Sam and wife, Cindy of Manhattan, KS, four grandchildren, one great grandson, and one adopted grandson, (little one).
A celebration of life will be held in Illinois at a later date.
Online condolences may be sent to www.warrenmcelwain.com.
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My sympathy to the family and friends of Mr. Malinowsky. I was pleased to note the information about his life. I had not realized what a significant library career he had, including his years at the University of Kansas, since I had known him only while he was at the University of Illinois at Chicago. I did know he was a nice and gentle man, and I will attend the celebration of his life here in Chicago if my work and travel schedule permits.
Peggy Sullivan
September 15, 2014
My condolences to Charlie and all Bob's family. I enjoyed working with Bob at UIC, he was a wonderful colleague.
Deb Blecic
September 9, 2014
Our condolences to the family. Enjoyed talking to Mr. Malinowsky at UIC library. Loved that smile and also his hat and boots.
Hector/Angela Mendez
September 1, 2014
I was sad to hear about Bob's passing. We worked together in UIC Collections Development during 1988-1993 and even shared an office at one point. He helped and encouraged me to become a published author. He was an inspiration and a convivial office mate. My sympathies to Charlie, his cousin Maureen, and all his family and friends.
Kathryn Hammell Carpenter
August 31, 2014
Thoughts and prayers are comin 'atcha...I was blessed to know him and love him... He was truly a good man...much love, Katy
Katy Beard
August 21, 2014
I was heartbroken to learn that Bob has died. (I also have to admit that I almost missed that this obituary was Bob's because no one *I* knew ever referred to him as "Harold", so please don't think that any lack of posts here means that he isn't remembered with great respect and affection.)
Bob was the Associate Dean when I first worked at the KU Libraries. His support and advice...and his friendship... made a huge and, more importantly, wonderful difference in my life. I owe him more than I can ever repay. I will never forget him. And will never think of him with anything but great fondness.
Kendall Simmons
August 21, 2014
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