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Bernie Zielinski
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Bernie Zielinski of Sun City, AZ suddenly died at his home on December 11, 2017. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on January 27, 1935.On September 6, 1957 he married the love of his life, Dorothy, and they just celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary this past year.Bernie worked as a Branch Manager in Chicago for Holsum Bread before moving to Sun City in 1981 where he worked at Sun Valley Lodge and as Administrator for Sunshine Services. Bernie always greeted you with a smile and enjoyed joking with everyone he met.He loved helping Dorothy and the women at the Sewing Club by always giving them advice on how to do things better. Bernie was the Greatest Salesman on Earth. He will be missed at the Marinette Center where he exercised three times a week.Bernie is survived by his wife Dorothy Zielinski, Sister Laverne Johnson (and husband Neal), Sister Loretta Orwat, his 3 children Jim Zielinski (and wife Mary), Cathy Holder (and husband Mike), Ken Zielinski (and partner Jim). Bernie has 3 grandchildren, Marcus Holder, Jon Michael Holder and James Zielinski. A Memorial Service was held at St. Elizabeth Seton Friday, December 15th.
