Michael G. Zeleznak
Michael G. Zeleznak, 86, of Overland Park, KS passed away April 27, 2009. Mike was born on Strawberry Hill in KCK, the son of Croatian immigrants. He starred in several sports at Ward HS and in football at K-State. He was a WWII veteran, serving as Captain with the 1271st Engr. Combat Battalion in Europe. He worked for HNTB Consulting Engineers for 35 years. He was known for his love of family, football and golf and for his generous and loving spirit. He is survived by his devoted wife of 61 years, Patricia, and 5 children, Mary (Henry) of Denver, CO, Mike (Karen) of Topeka, KS, Karen (Jim) of St. Paul, MN, Kathy (Mike) of Belton, MO, Jim (Jennifer) of San Antonio, TX and 5 grandchildren.
Visitation and Funeral Services
Services will be held Thursday at St. Agnes Catholic Church, 5250 Mission Rd, Roeland Park, KS. Rosary at 10 am followed by visitation. Funeral mass at 11am, with burial services at Resurrection Cemetery, Lenexa, KS. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Agnes Church or the Parkinson’s Foundation.
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Ann and I wish to offer you, Pat and your family our sincerest condolances on the loss of your beloved Mike. We will remember his kind and gentle nature and his love for his family and friends. He will always be remembered in our thoughts and in our prayers.
All our love, Jim and Ann
On behalf of the Hayden High School community our deepest sympathy on your loss. Know that your family is remembered in our prayers.
The Zeleznak Family,
I want to express my sympathy to you on the loss of Mike. I had the great pleasure of meeting he and Pat through the St. Mary’s basketball team and the trips to Kansas City. He was a very special guy and I enjoyed being around him greatly. He will be missed by so many people. I am sure that everyone that knew Mike will now have a void in their lives, but many good memories of this gentle man. I know I have a few memories!!
Fred Meyer
San Antonio, TX
Dear Pat and family,
Jim and I want to send you our prayers and tell you how sorry we are about your loss of Mike. Jim had many good memories of Mike when Mike was his boss at HNTB for many years. Please know that our thoughts are with you at this very difficult time.
Jim and LInda
Dear Pat,
I was very sadden to hear about Mike passing away. I worked for
Mike at HNTB for many years. He was not only a great boss, but
a wonderful friend. Bob and I want to extend out deepest sympathy
to you and your family. I am leaving town tomorrow, but you will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Bob and Bea (Uribe) Krey
Kathy,
I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Just wanted you to know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Take care,
Patti
Pat,
It was a real honor and joy to have been able to know Mike through his visits to Colorado. You and he raise a beautiful family together that I enjoyed seeing whenever you would visit Colorado.
Eddy Loza
The Zeleznak Family,
Wishing your family the best as you deal with your loss. Know that you are in our prayers.
Bill, Mickey, Grant, and Kalie Arnold
Kathy,
I want to express my sympathy on the loss of your father. May your grief be comforted by our God who cares even more than we can imagine. You and your family will remain in my prayers and thoughts. May you rely on the strength of your faith in this time.
Jane
Sorry to hear about Mike’s passing. So enjoyed our working relationship while I was with KDOT and Mike was with HNTB. I will admit that we strayed from our Engineering somewhat to talk about K-State sports and oh yes, to share some “jokes” with each other.
Will be thinking of you Pat as well as your children.
Dear Zeleznak Family,
Our deepest condolences on your loss. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
May God bless you in your time of need.
Kathy,
So sorry to hear about your Dad. We are praying for you, mike, and the rest of teh family.
Seth houser
We’re so sorry to hear of your loss, but glad that you can celebrate the fact that you will one day see him again. Thanks for letting us know. We love you!
I was encouraged by your note to Richard about your father’s passing and the fact that he was able to be surrounded by your Mom and the others who loved him. Best of all I am glad that he was able to offer encouragement regarding his faith. As you know well, everything else fades away. We pray that the Lord will continue to bless you all and bring great comfort to your hearts. We love you!
Jim and Susan Wood
Mary,
Ben and I send our deepest sympathy on the passing of your father Mike. We will keep him and your mother in our daily prayers.
Mary Lou and Ben
Mary, Gary and I are sorry to hear about the passing of your dad, our prayers are with you and your family.
Margie
Pat: You were so dedicated to Mike. You never missed a day visiting him in the Forum’s Health Care Center. Our most fond memory of Mike is last Christmas when we caroled to Mike in his room. My did his eyes light up! He actually smiled. You are so blessed to have over 60 years with Mike plus the support you have of all your children. Mike’s service was beautiful. Please remeber “Mike is just a Heartbeat Away to Where You Are”.
Blessings! Your Forum Friends