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Col. Charles C Malitz Jr., US Air Force, Retired, 91, died November 26, 2010. He is survived by his wife of 68 years Mamie. They were wed in 1942; He is also survived by his three sons, Charles C. Malitz III, Brian E Malitz and Richard E Malitz, whom he was proud to say all received college and graduate degrees; Charlie was also survived by two grandchildren, Leslie Ann and Benjamin; and many other family and friends. He was born to Charles Sr. and Christine Malitz, was baptized at St John Lutheran Church and was a lifetime member and held various positions at Christ Lutheran Church. Charlie was a graduate of Beaumont High School and attended Texas A & M University with studies in Mechanical Engineering before leaving for WW II and eventually the U.S.A.F. War College. After joining the Army Air Corp in January of 1941 as a cadet he was stationed in North Africa in 1942 flying a P-39 Air Cobra. He also flew in the Sicily Campaign, the Italy Campaign, moved from the P-39 to the P-38 and was credited with 2.5 air kills and numerous German Tank and Transport kills. Charlie was awarded numerous decorations, including command pilot with over 8,000 hours. He returned to the US and became a flying instructor with P-47 Thunderbolts. He became an officer in the newly created United States Air Force in 1948 where he continued as a pilot and expert in nuclear munitions during the rest of his U.S.A.F. career before retiring as a Colonel in 1970 after 30 years of service. During his retirement to Albuquerque in 1971 he enjoyed his time with family and especially enjoyed fishing and bowling. To celebrate his life and faith services will be held Wednesday, December 1, 2010, 10:30 a.m., at Christ Lutheran Church, 7701 Candelaria NE, with burial to follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Friends may visit Tuesday, November 30, 2010, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Please visit our online guestbook for Col. Charles Malitz at RememberTheirStory.com Lovingly Pre-planned at FRENCH 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 505 275 3500
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