Gary A. Zerovec, 73 years old of Pleasant Prairie, WI passed away Friday, January 6, 2023, at Froedtert South Pleasant Prairie Hospital. He was born November 27, 1949, in Kenosha, WI, the son of the late Harry and Barbara (Lesko) Zerovec and remained a lifelong area resident. For 53 years he worked as a tool and die maker at Gateway Tools, MGM, and Kenosha Metal. He was a dedicated Catholic and a faithful member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church. In 1988, he married the love of his life Lynn (Lusignan). Gary loved to golf and enjoyed watching sports. He was huge a fan of the Green Bay Packers. In his spare time, he loved going to car shows and showing off his award-winning ‘55 Chevrolet Bel Air. Above all else, he was a dedicated and loving father who enjoyed spending time with his daughter and his two grandsons, Robert and Benjamin Junkel. Survivors include his wife of 34 years, Lynn; and his daughter Melissa (Joe) Junkel of Pleasant Prairie, WI. He is also survived by his brother, Jack (Carol) Zerovec; and nephews, Paul Zerovec, Mark Zerovec. He is also survived by other extended family members including Victor (Linda) Kosman, Joe Kosman, Edward (Kathleen) Lusignan, John Lusignan, Michael Lusignan, James Lusignan, Bonnie Hoag, Clancy Hoag, James Hoag and Annie Hoag. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 12, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, 4816 7th Avenue, Kenosha, WI with a Mass of Christian Burial to commence at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow in St. George Cemetery, Kenosha, WI. Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit & Sign Gary’sOnline Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Donna Ruffalo Juzwik
January 10, 2023
Carol & Jack,My sympathy in the loss of your Brother. May your memories bring you comfort and peace. Carol we worked together many years ago. We lost contact when you moved to FL. I would like to hear from you.Donna Ruffalo Juzwik druffalo4@wi.rr.com
Terry Rice
January 10, 2023
I Have fond memories of recess and flag football at St. George Grade School. And of late, seeing Gary at 4 p.m. Mass every Sat. RIP "Z".Terry Rice
Patti Feest
January 9, 2023
Lynn and Melissa, I'm so sad to read this and I'm so sorry for your loss. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Joyce & Ozzie Sorensen
January 8, 2023
Lynn, We're thinking of you all at this difficult time and wishing you and the entire family comfort and peace. We will hold on to the good memories of Gary with a smile. May it help to ease your loss and bring some comfort too, to know that many thoughts are there in sympathy with you.Joyce & Ozzie Sorensen
Joan Huber
January 8, 2023
I was saddened and shocked to read about Gary’s passing. Prayers to the family and sending my condolences.