Service Details
Public visitation will be held in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 from 8:00 – 11:00 am. A private family service will take place Tuesday afternoon with entombment at Holy Cross Mausoleum in Milwaukee.
Memorial Suggestions
In lieu of flowers, Bob wished for memorials to be made to Racine Lutheran High Athletic Department or the American Cancer Society.
Racine – Robert Edward Mallwitz, age 68, passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, at Hospice Alliance – Hospice House in Pleasant Prairie on All Saints Day, Sunday morning, November 1, 2020.
Bob was born in Milwaukee on March 10, 1952 to the late William and Marion (nee: Goelz) Mallwitz. He proudly attended Jordan High School, which closed after his Junior year, and went on to graduate from Dominican High School. Following, Bob completed his training in the police academy and earned an Associate’s Degree from Mount Scenario in Ladysmith, WI. Bob faithfully served our community as a police officer with the Village of Sturtevant. He was hired in 1973 as a police officer, was promoted to Sergeant in 1979, Captain in 1998, and was a longtime motorcycle cop – retiring in 2005 after 32 years of service.
Bob was very passionate about sports. Whether as a fan, on the field as a player, or at the sidelines as a coach, he could be found cheering or offering respectful suggestions to the umpire. As a youth, he played baseball, basketball and football, then transitioned into softball as an adult, which he played well into his 60’s. He coached his children in various sports, then continued to devote time coaching at Racine Lutheran High School. “Coach Mall” joined the Racine Lutheran coaching staff as a JV football coach in 1994 and as JV baseball coach in 1995. He was promoted to Varsity baseball coach in 1997 and led his first team all the way to win the WISAA Division 2 state championship. He and his treasured coaching staff led teams to conference championships in 2003, 2011, and 2017 and Bob was named Racine County Coach of the year in 1997, 2008, and 2017. In 2002, he successfully navigated the combining of the Lutheran and Prairie baseball teams into a cooperative program. Coach Mall deeply cared about his players on and off the field and considered them his “other sons.” He retired from coaching in 2018 after collecting 235 wins, making him the all-time winningest baseball coach in school history. After that, Bob dove into the world of semiprofessional soccer where he served as security for the Milwaukee WAVE for 12 years.
Bob enjoyed music of the 50’s & 60’s, could often be found cruising around on his Harley, and had a great appreciation for being out in the sunshine. Above all, Bob’s world revolved around his children, grandchildren (The Bonzos) favorite son and daughter in law, and his pal Alleycat. They were his everything! Bob will be most remembered by his family as a loving, compassionate, talkative guy who wore his heart on his sleeve.
Surviving are his daughter, Billie (Erik) Farrar; son, Robert (Diane) Mallwitz; grandchildren, Casey & Morgan Farrar and Amber Meka; former wife and forever friend, Connie Mallwitz & her daughter, Joanna (Scott) Maslanka; many other relatives, former student athletes, brothers & sisters in law enforcement, and friends – too numerous to mention by name.
In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by an infant sister, Mary Mallwitz; and sister, Debra Mallwitz, who died at the age of 40.
Public visitation will be held in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 from 8:00 – 11:00 am. A private family service will take place Tuesday afternoon with entombment at Holy Cross Mausoleum in Milwaukee. In lieu of flowers, Bob wished for memorials to be made to Racine Lutheran High Athletic Department or the American Cancer Society.
A heartfelt note of thanks to the wonderful staff at Pleasant Point Senior Living and Hospice Alliance for the compassionate care and support given in Bob’s time of need. May God bless all of you!
Wayne @ Rita Hejny says
Sorry. to hear of Bobs passing. Played softball with Bob for many more years than I can remember. Always enjoyed his company and ball playing skills. Really a gentleman and good person.
Robert J Gelden says
We lost a great human being the world was a better place with Mall in it…we love you Mall
The Geldens
The Gelden Family says
We lost a great human being the world was a better place with Mall in it…we love you Mall
The Geldens
❤Your DHS Buddy, Lana Liss says
My deepest condolences to the family. I know that no one could ever take your Dad or Grandpa’s place. Bob had a humorous personality that was larger than life! I lost a very dear friend I loved. May our memories comfort all of us. No doubt Bob already has the Heavenly Angels in stitches!
😇❤😇 ❤😇❤😇❤😇
Gary Marinelli says
Bobby was my partner at the Wave soccer games. What a great guy! Bobby lit up the room when he came to work. Everybody in the arena knew him and loved him. We had so much fun together! There’s a huge empty space with his passing. KSA-536 Bobby!!
Gary Marinelli
Retired Milwaukee Police.
Kevin Mielcarek says
I grew up in Sturtevant and like many knew Bob growing up. Bob and I refereed parochial basketball together years later. Always sharing sports stories and having a good laugh. In 1998 I joined his coaching staff at Racine Lutheran. Coaching with him was a joy. I have fond memories of our time on the diamond together. Bob was always generous and quick with a joke. He was like a papa bear with his players. Always trying to coach them but also teach them life skills.
Rest easy Bob 🙏
Kevin Mielcarek
Mike Sacotte says
Was a great friend. Had a lot of fun umping his games
Hugh Wilson Jr. says
Bob, you were an awesome officer, coach, and human being! You will truly be missed dearly!
Tom and jan harrington says
We will miss you cuz. He always made us laugh so hard our cheeks would hurt. Now you can rest and have no pain god watch over you and keep you safe in his care.
Joe charo says
Wow Bob it’s been years since I saw you last. You helped me change my life around. Even though you may be gone you’ll never be forgotten. I can’t believe your gone my friend until we meet again R.I.P. enjoy the ride.
John Mundy says
Bob you were a great friend had a lot of laughs together. I’ll miss you calling me 244. RIP motor 1.
Charlene and Tom Melzer says
Bob was a great neighbor and prided himself on being The Neighborhood Watch (one-man committee). He was there for us when we needed him and graciously accepted our help when he was in need. We are saddened by his passing, but look forward to reuniting with him in our anticipated future in glory.
Wayne J Seeger says
I will always remember you. My good buddy Mauh-Mauh. Rest in peace.
Anonymous says
Sincerest sympathy to all. We are among the many who loved ” cousin Bob” and have a litany of hilarious and memorable memories to cherish. I am a first cousin and live in Amberg, Wisconsin.
Regards, Chuck Fick
the Runnels says
Bob was such a fun guy. I met him while dispatching for Mt. Pleasant PD, and my husband knew him for years while working for Racine Sheriff. Never saw him without a smile.
Dale and Gail Fick says
Our deepest sympathy.
Jack and Carol Vance says
Great friend, played softball with Bob for many years. Lots of great memories. You will be missed.
Robert L.Barkin Aka "DOC" says
Keep your wheels down and up there loud pipes are discouraged ,except for us Blue Knights,,Robert and Diana
Barkin Wis BK X1
Paul Doebereiner says
I met Bob while working at Racine Harley. He always had a smile and we shared quite a few laughs over the years. My sincere condolences to his family and friends
David & Denise Blanchard says
Our condolence’s to the Mallwitz family. Billie & Burt know that we are praying and thinking of you and your families at this time. Your Dad will be missed and know that we all have wonderful memories of him. God Bless, from the Blanchard family.
Glen Jones says
I don’t ever recall seeing Bob when he wasn’t in a good mood. Whether he was on patrol on the motorcycle or motoring around the softball diamond, he always had a smile on his face. He passed his passions on to many that came after him. Rest in peace.
Jeff krekling says
So many great memories, thanks for being a great friend to me and my family, will be missed so much. God received a great person. The Jeff krekling family
Chaplain Bob Duthie, Blue Knights Chapter XI says
What an amazing friend, Police Officer (Captain), and Human being, We will always remember your frequent visits to our office Bob and your delightful sense of humor as you teased my staff with your kind and “lighthearted” nature. You had the heart of a lion, but to those of us who knew you we also appreciated that you wore that heart on your sleeve.
Rest in Peace Bob!
Chaplain Bob Duthie, Blue Knights Chapter XI
Paul and Debbie Premetz says
Our deepest sympathy to the Mallwitz family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Rob and Diane, we met your dad once, and he was one of the nicest people we ever met. I hope you find comfort in all the wonderful memories you had with him. He is in an amazing place now and know he will always shining down on you.
Rick & Debbie Schenkenberg says
Our heartfelt sadness in hearing Bob has left us. We will not forget his laugh; his dopey jokes; and him singing at the orange spoon at a fire department cookout. What a guy. He so loved being a cop. We will miss him.
Jayme and Penny Hoffman says
So sorry to hear he is gone, Bob was a great man! Loved being a cop, he was an asset to the Sturtevant community, he will never be forgotten. RIP
Tim Wendt says
Billie and Robert, you have my sincerest condolences. Your dad was a great great man.
Rachel Spaulding says
So sad to hear of Bob’s passing. So many great memories playing softball. And so many laughs. A great guy I’m sure will be missed by many. Condolences to Family and Friends.
Kris Thome says
What an amazing person Bob was to me, and anyone who had met him. I had the pleasure of working with him, and being my Sgt. I started my dispatch/law enforcement career at Sturtevant PD, when I decided to become a Police Officer, he encouraged me and guided me along the way. When I was having a hard day or just needed someone to help me, he was there for me. He was an amazing man and an inspiration to those who crossed our paths. I had the pleasure of meeting Bob before his stroke, along with Carl and Gary, and talk about current lives and past memories. 35 years later, I am still doing the job that love so much. When I told Bob, that who would have guessed, that Chief Ronald Kittel’s grand-daughter Jenn is working with me, he was happy to hear that. Rest in Peace my dear friend.
Peter Jung says
My sincere condolences to Bob’s family. In 1989 then Sgt. Mallwitz gave me my first job in law enforcement as a dispatcher with Sturtevant PD. Bob was Community Policing in Sturtevant before that was a thing. I learned a lot from him and after I left would run into him and considered him a friend. I used to umpire in Racine and worked several games with Bob behind the plate. Very competitive, but always respectful. Several years ago I ran into him again as my son played HS baseball against RL. We spoke for several minutes and it was like old times. I’m sorry for your loss.
Willanetta Kittel says
So sorry for your loss, please don’t forget to take care of yourself, my prayers are with you.
Don & Karen Prekop says
Bob was one of the nicest people we have ever met. Bob was kind, a great baseball teammate, and friend. We are sure he’s recruiting players for a team in heaven! Bless you Bob and your family. You will be missed!
Dennis J Rego says
Rest in peace Jordan brother.
Tim Casey says
Goodbye Bob. You were a good Jordan man.