Michael Harlan Zielinski, Whitewater, WI (2013)

February 6, 2013
WHITEWATER, WI—Michael Harlan Zielinski, age 37, of Whitewater, WI, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013, at his home. Michael was born in Fort Atkinson, WI, the son of Daniel Zielinski Jr. and Brenda Culver. He graduated from Whitewater High School in 1993, and attended the University Technical Institute in Illinois. Michael worked at Wisconsin Lift Truck in Janesville for 15 years and more recently, at Ball Corporation in Fort Atkinson. Michael was a member of Ducks Unlimited. He enjoyed the Swap Meet in Jefferson, WI, restoring older vehicles, golfing, fishing, and the outdoors.
Surviving are his father, Daniel (Jeannie) Zielinski, Jr. of Richmond, WI; his mother, Brenda Schumacher of Whitewater; sister, Sarah Zielinski of Brodhead, WI; brother, Daniel Zielinski III of Richmond, WI; nephews, Daniel IV, Robert and Cameron; niece, Ashley; and beloved friends, Paul (Ellie) Eichmiller and Michelle Zielinski.
Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, at 8 p.m. at the NITARDY FUNERAL HOMES, 550 N. Newcomb Street, Whitewater, WI, with Jerry Dean officiating. Burial will be in the Richmond Cemetery, Town of Richmond, WI. Friends may call from 5 until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, at the NITARDY FUNERAL HOME, Whitewater, until the time of the services. www.nitardyfuneralhome.com