Michael Henry Zugich

April 27, 1952 – January 22, 2020

Michael H. Zugich, 67, passed away on January 22, 2020

He was born April 27, 1952 in Marshfield, WI to Henry and Virginia (Votava) Zugich of Neillsville, WI. On November 9, 1974 he was united in marriage to the love of his life Josephine (Jo) Smith in Denver, CO. Mike served in the United States Air Force for 21 years.  He began his career in the Air Force as an Airman retiring in 1993 as a Captain. He was committed and passionate to serve his country. Mike continued working in his field at Northrup-Gruman until retiring in 2013. He enjoyed the outdoors and especially loved the mountains and fishing, which he passed on to many in his family. Mike was an active member of Garden Ranch Baptist Church. He was a devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather. Mike will be deeply missed by his wife of 45 years, Jo, his sons Adam (Sarah) of Colorado Springs, CO and Jeff (Jaclyn) of Hurst, TX, his mother Virginia Zugich of Elkhorn, WI, his sisters Catherine (James Teska) of Elkhorn, WI and Christine (Dave Curler) of Cleveland, TN, his

grandchildren: Hannah, Rachel, Abigail, Caitlyn and Austin and a host of

other relatives and friends.