Caroline Knippa Malinak Obituary
The memory of Caroline Knippa Malinak of Giddings, Texas, born in Lincoln, Texas, who passed away on March 12, 2025 at the age of 87, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ludwig Knippa and Ella Knippa (Reuther); her siblings, Agnes Hannes and Marvin Knippa; and her niece Carrie Knippa.
She is survived by: her husband Frank Malinak Jr. of Giddings; her children, Frank Malinak III of Giddings, Annette Malinak of New Mexico, Michael (Debbie Malinak) of Fedor, Joe Malinak of Dime Box, Janet Muehlendorf of Bryan and Elizabeth (Stephen Schley) of Fayetteville; her brother Jeffrey (Linda Knippa) of Houston; and her siblings-in-law, Lummus Hannes of La Grange and Emogene Knippa of Houston. She is also survived by thirteen grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; one great great-grandchild.
Visitation was held on Friday, March 14th 2025 from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM and on Saturday, March 15th 2025 from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home - Giddings (3950 E Austin St, Giddings, TX 78942). A funeral service was held on Saturday, March 15th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the same location.
