H. Malcolm "Mal" Richert was born Feb. 21, 1939 and died March 2, 2017 in Milwaukee, WI after a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his parents Harvey M. Richert and Alberta V. Richert nee Terrebonne. Mal is survived by his son, Randall, Col. USAF Ret. (Andrea) of Freeburg, IL and two grand-daughters Jessica and Shelby. He is further survived by brothers Gary (Nancy) Richert, Fred "Rick" Richert (Lia) and sister Portia. He is also survived by nephews Bradley, Brian and Timothy Richert and niece Kristin Brandner, and other relatives and friends, especially Todd Clark, and Colin Coffey. Mal was best known as General Manager of Fred Richert Pump Company/Richert Pumps of the Greater Milwaukee area. Mal followed in his grandfather's and father's footsteps running this family business since 1932. He served as President of NARI, The Milwaukee remodeling association, and the state Water Well Association. Mal was a 1957 graduate of Pius XI High School and graduated from Lakeland College in 1967 playing football in both HS and college. He received his MBA from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Mal was very active in auto racing; sponsoring several cars and serving as President of Wisconsin Fans for Auto Racing. He had a love for history, naval ships and was an avid dog lover especially his two Australian Shepherds Trixie and Jazz, Memorials to Lakeland University, Sheboygan, WI Athletic Department. Memorial gathering will be held on Wednesday March 8th, 2017 at Brett Funeral Home located at 2001 W. Wisconsin Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53233 from 2pm to 6pm.