Malcolm Stambaugh

Malcolm Stambaugh, 65, of Galva, IL, passed away peacefully at his home on September 4, 2024, with his wife and his dog by his side.

Malcolm was born August 16, 1959, in Indianapolis, Indiana to E. Bob and Betty (Baumgardner) Stambaugh. He was the 3rd child of 9 to the couple. Malcolm grew up on a farm and agriculture was always an important part of his life. Once he was able to reach the pedals and steering wheel, he was helping his dad and brothers drive trucks, tractors and combines. His love for farm machinery lasted his whole life and he passed this love onto his son and grandsons. Malcom became a dad when he was young, and he left high school to get his GED and support his family. He later received a degree from Purdue University. Being outside was one of Malcolm’s favorite things and he worked in agriculture his entire career. He was no stranger to hard work and recently retired from his job at AgView FS where he sold seed and fertilizers to farmers. He always said that his favorite part about his job was the relationships that he built.

Malcolm is survived by his wife, Cathy, of the home, his children, Bob (Sheila) Stambaugh and daughter Anecea (Chris) Stambaugh-Groth both of Lindsborg, Kansas, a daughter Brittany (Kerry) Noble of Greenville, Ohio,a daughter Brandy Murphey of Atlanta, Georgia, stepson, Tommy Hufft (Carly) of Parkville, Missouri and stepdaughter, Jessica (Jack) Curtis of Overland Park, Kansas. One of Malcolm’s greatest joys was his grandchildren and is survived by Joey (Caitlyn), Logann (Caleb), Kaylyn (Manuel), Ahnya (Noah), Myah (Ru), Trystan, Gavin, Ella, Easton, Landon, Jacob, Mallie, Emma, Cody, Austin (Adrianna), Dylan, Brody, Gentry and Grady, Alexander and Makayla. Malcolm is also survived by 7 great-grandchildren. He also leaves behind his parents, E. Bob and Betty Stambaugh, Colfax, Indiana and Betty Babineau, Lebanon, Indiana. Malcolm was blessed to have 9 siblings: Debbie (Jaime), Chuck (Tammy), Ed (Melanie), Lisa (Denny), Lora (Mark), Shawn (Joe), Jimmy (Cheryl), Paula (Andy) and Travis (Polly), all of Indiana. He is also survived by stepbrothers, Todd (Amanda) and Karl (Brenda). Malcolm has a host of nieces, nephews (59 at last count), cousins and friends who survive him as well.

A Celebration of Life service will be at Colfax Christian Church Colfax, Indiana on October 6, 2024, at 3:00pm at. A meal will follow. The family requests that attendees where red, white and blue, as Malcolm was very patriotic the family would like to honor him in this way.

If you are unable to attend the service, the family would love for you to honor Malcolm by spending time outside, playing with your dog, grilling a good steak, have a beer with your friends, listen to Chris Stapleton and give giant bear hugs to those you love the most. These were some of his favorite things to do and we couldn’t think of a better way to honor him.

Memorials may be made to the Clinton Prairie Future Farmers of America program, to be used for continued agriculture education. Clinton-Prairie High School 2390 S. County Rd 450W Frankfort, Indiana 46041.

Please offer your condolences and expressions of sympathy to the family at mvcremation.com