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William "Bill" Zielinski Obituary
Bill graduated from Downers Grove Community High School in 1965. He served in the U.S. Air Force and was stationed in Korea. In 1972, he moved to Colorado Springs where he worked and retired from Colorado Springs Utilities.
He was a proud member of American Legion Post #0025 Miller Kitto Post and Fraternal Order of Eagles #169.
To cherish his memory, Bill leaves behind loving children, Max (Kim) Zielinski and Brant (Sarah) Zielinski; loving step-daughter, Sherri (Mark) Thompson; precious grandchildren, Alexander, Madeline, Owen, Zoe, Ashley and Amber. Bill is survived by beloved twin sister, Maxine (Ken) Carver and sister, Michelle (Ray) Gensinger; devoted nieces and nephews, Carolyn (Jeff), Ben, Graham, Nate and Christine; and lovable great-nephews, Landon and Paxton.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Maximillian and Mary (Kapior) Zielinski, and brother, Leon "General" Stanley Zielinski.
Visitation will take place on Tuesday, January 27, 2015 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Swan-Law Funeral Directors, 501 North Cascade Avenue, Colorado Springs. A funeral service is scheduled for Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at Swan-Law and internment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Colorado Springs.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or the American Diabetes Association.
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Memories and Condolences
for William "Bill" Zielinski
Sharon Apricio
February 8, 2015
My sincere sympathy to Bill's family. He made bowling with the Ent Mixed league enjoyable. He always had a smile and a story to share. Thank you Max and Brant for sharing your father with us.
Clayton & LaVerda Lamaack
January 31, 2015
We have good memories of Bill with our Bowling team and all our tournament bowling trips years ago. Blessed be his memory.
Venus Mejia
January 28, 2015
Uncle Bill I will miss you so much the moment I met you and Alice you made me family one of the toughest times in my life you were there and ill always be thankful for your support while my husband was in Iraq.Working and sharing your life with me will never be forgotten .You gave me brothers (mike and Todd) and a lifetime of happiness thank you Uncle Bill as always you will remain in my heart forever and will be greatly missed! God speed to the Zielinski family and I hope you know your father brother uncle n cousin was an awesome man with a heart of gold I loved him very much
Santa Bill Z
Santa Jerry
January 28, 2015
Santa Bill placed emotional ink on the Hearts of many Children and Parents alike. He is missed.
January 27, 2015
Bill will be remember as Santa by my grandsons. He seemed to take good care of Alice. His smile was always there and he was concerned that Grandma Peters not work too hard. He always had his camera. I can hear his voice with a softness and caring as he would ask how you were doing.
I know he will be missed. He left his mark on many hearts. My deepest sympathy to the family.
Bev Vacha
Ken and Jan Myers
January 27, 2015
We have great memories of Bill, and of the good times we had together when all our kids were young. We never saw Bill as Santa Claus, but if anyone ever had the perfect personality for the role, he did.
Matt and Judy Dugas
January 27, 2015
Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. May wonderful memories ease the burden of your hearts.
R Hartmann
January 27, 2015
We will miss you! It was such a pleasure to know and work with you.
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