Ansel L. Malcore, 79, of Shawano, formerly of Green Bay, passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2014, at his home. He was born Feb. 25, 1935, on the family farm in Green Bay to the late Gustave “Gus” and Grace (Jadin) Malcore.
Ansel was a graduate of Central Catholic High School and its ROTC program. Following high school he joined the armed services and became a corporal in the Marine Corps. Ansel served his country for two years during the Korean Conflict from 1953 until his honorable discharge in 1955. Upon returning from the war, he married his high school sweetheart, Jean Konowalski, on April 16, 1955, at St. Mary of the Angels Catholic Church. They just celebrated 59 years of marriage.
Ansel was employed by the American Can Corporation for 39 years until his retirement. He and Jean started Malcore’s Central Vac’s, which became a family business and remains a family business with their son Steve as the current owner. Upon retiring from the central vac business they moved to Shawano and resided in their home on the channel, where many days were spent admiring the beauty of Mother Nature. Ansel loved watching all the birds and wildlife from their backyard and truly enjoyed taking the family on pontoon rides. He was an avid sportsman, hunting and fishing and was an excellent rifleman and marksman. Ansel was a lifetime member of the VFW Post 2723 in Shawano.
He is survived by his wife, Jean, Shawano, and their five children, Judy (John) Van Pay, Green Bay, Jody (David) Raddant, Cecil, Doug (Karen) Malcore, Green Bay, Steve (Holly) Malcore, Greenleaf, and Dori (James) Kolkowski, Krakow; six grandchildren, Cory (Kristie) Van Pay, Angela Van Pay, Nadeen VandenPlas (Rancier), Derek Malcore, Ryan and Emily Malcore; four stepgrandchildren; six great-grandchildren and nine great-stepgrandchildren; one brother, Allen (Elizabeth) Malcore, Green Bay; one sister-in-law and two brothers-in-law, Nancy (John) Hansen and Richard Buss, all of Green Bay; nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Asha VandenPlas, and a sister-in-law, Marilyn Buss.
Friends may call at the Proko-Wall Funeral Home, 1630 E. Mason St., from 3-7 p.m. Sunday. A parish wake service will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday. Visitation will continue on Monday after 10 a.m. at Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 3425 Willow Road, until time of Mass. Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the church with the Rev. Ralph Merkatoris officiating. Full military honors to follow at church after Mass. Entombment will be in the Veterans Wall of Honor at the Allouez Chapel Mausoleum.
Online condolences may be sent to the Malcore family at www.prokowall.com.
In lieu of floral expressions, a memorial fund has been established in Ansel’s name.
