David E. Malatek, 77, of Marion, Iowa passed away peacefully at home on February 3, 2026.

David (Dave) Malatek was born on March 26, 1948 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Survivors include daughters Tracy (Dave) Everett, Tricia (Jamie) Wilson, and step children B.J. (Kris) Pruitt and Tina Pruitt; grandchildren Mitchel (Kendra), Trevor, Madison, Macie, Autumn, Billy, Erin, Eric, Rachel and several  great grandchildren, nephews and nieces and his siblings Cathy (Richard) Petry, Paul (Diane) Malatek and Jim (Terry) Malatek.

He was preceded in death by his parents George and Gladys Malatek, brothers Jeff and Vernon, sister Carol, his first wife Carol (Meskimen) Malatek (d. 1993), wife Toni (Rogers) Malatek (d. 2014) and son Troy Malatek.

Dave had a life-long love for the great outdoors. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and also enjoyed gardening. Dave worked hard his whole life and was a retired pipe insulator with Local #81. He enjoyed his retirement by spending time with his family and friends, especially his children and grandchildren, who he loved dearly. Dave also enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, watching college and NFL football and watching Jeopardy and Gold Rush.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, February 28th from 1-4pm at the American Legion in Ely, Iowa.

The family would like to express gratitude to Davita Dialysis and UnityPoint Hospice Care for their compassionate and loving care.

Memorials may be directed to Unity Point Hospice in Dave's name