Robert Anton Malsam

Robert Anton Malsam, 76, passed away on July 26, 2026, at Northern Montana Hospital of natural causes. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 11am at St Judes Thaddeus Catholic Church with burial to follow at Highland Cemetery. A luncheon will be held at the Parish Center immediately after the burial. 

Robert was born on May 28, 1950, in Havre, MT to Tony and Lillian (Micheletti) Malsam. He attended St Jude’s through 8th grade and then graduated from Havre Central in 1968, he attended MSU Bozeman earning some credits. On January 13, 1996, in Havre, MT Robert married Susan Elvrom Slonaker. He started working for BNSF in 1971 as a switchman/brakeman retiring after 40 years.

He was an avid MSU Cat fan even having the nickname “Bobcat” he loved the Green Bay Packers, music, attending concerts, golfing, running, and attending all the Havre sports events. Robert enjoyed his daily walks around the town with Susan.

Robert is survived by his wife Susan Malsam; daughters Kyrie (Adam) Bachmeir and Amy Ferguson (George); son Andrew Slonaker; sister Patty Miley; brother John (Mary) Malsam; nephews Jeff (Kristi) Malsam, Kevin (Tracey) Miley, and Jason (Erin) Miley; 4 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents Tony and Lillian Malsam and brothers-in-law Larry Miley and Dick King.