Eugene R. "Moby" Malmberg, 88 of East Houk St, Ironwood, died Wednesday, July 6, 2016 in Woodruff, WI. He was born December 10, 1927 in Gile, WI, the son of the late Theodore and Ida (Rajala) Malmberg. He attended Newport School and Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood. From April 17, 1946 until April 25, 1947 he served in the U.S. Army during WWII. Eugene was employed by his brother-in-law, Charlie Vittone; he was a carpenter for P.J. Nickel; he was also employed by Schult Mobile Homes, and D & B Freight Sales until his retirement. Eugeneenjoyed woodworking, making furniture, fishing and telling jokes. He also enjoyed local Ironwood sports, especially baseball and watching his grandsons. On November 1, 1948 he was married to the former Jean Nelmark at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Ironwood. She survives. Also surviving is a daughter, Linda (Tim Rahko); grandsons, Tony (Ashley) and Jon (Courtney Clement); and numerous nieces and nephews. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by brothers, Wally, Roy, Hans, and Kayo; his sisters, Marian Rigoni, Sally Vittone, and Ino in infancy. Inurnment with Military Rites accorded by the American Legion Post #5 of Ironwood, will be held 1 p.m., Saturday, August 13, 2016at Riverside Cemetery in Ironwood.