December 11, 2022

Bob Malinak (1936-2022):
On November 29, Bob Malinak passed away.  A native Texan, he earned a BA in Economics from Rice in 1958 where he was Sports Editor of The Thresher in his senior year.  In 1961, he earned a JD from UT Law.  He was a trial lawyer with Baker Botts until 1999 and then was an arbitrator and mediator as well as a consultant to lawyers who represented attorneys who had been sued.  Also, he was an author, a world traveler and an unwavering supporter of Rice Athletics as well as active in the community and at his church.

He is survived by, among others, his wife of thirty-one years, Joanne.  A memorial service will be held at 2 pm on Monday, December 19, at St. Martin’s Episcopal Church (717 Sage Road).  Click here for the obituary.

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