Michael L. Malvitz, 78, Luxemburg, was born on June 2, 1947, to June (Felix) and Roy Malvitz Sr. He passed away on December 28, 2025, at the age of 78.

In 1968, Mike married Linda Burczyk, and together they had one daughter Tammy.

In 1990 Mike met his destiny, Jean Kollross. With Jean came three cherished children, Stacy, Todd and Scott - Mike's hunting and fishing buddy and over time eight beloved grandchildren.

There is a saying that perfectly describes Mike, "Born to hunt, born to fish, forced to work." For a time, Mike even found a way to work while fishing, serving as a Lake Michigan charter boat captain. When he was "forced to work," Mike held a variety of jobs, including as a truck driver for Potts Transport. While working at Potts, he earned the Million Miles Award for driving a million miles without an accident.

Mike is survived by his daughter, Tammy (Todd) Grady; his loving partner, Jean Kollross, Jean's children, Todd (Laura) Kollross, Scott (Cami) Kollross and Stacy (Tim) Retterath. Grandchildren Alyssa Kollross (fiancé Jordan), Clay Kollross, Caden Kollross, Carli Kollross, Tyler Kollross, Dawson Kollross, Nick Retterath and Nate Retterath. Brothers Steve Malvitz and Jeremy (Stacey) Malvitz; sisters Roxanne (Jeff) Clark, Cheryl Renard, Laurie Pagenkopf and Sarah Cogar and sister-in-law Candy Malvitz; along with many other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his bothers Darryl Malvitz and Roy Malvitz II; and sister-in-law Lori Malvitz.

Mike will be remembered for the peace he found in the woods and on the water, the joy of a good day hunting and fishing, and the fun times shared with family and friends over a Kessler and Coke.

A celebration of life to honor Mike will be held at a later date.

McMahon Funeral Home, Luxemburg, is assisting the family. Online condolences can be shared at McMahonFH.com