Dean A. Zinkowich

Obituary

Dean A. Zinkowich, 59, of Wausau passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at his home after courageously fighting cancer for the past 6 months.

He was born August 27, 1962, in Wausau, son of Gordon and Avila (Bartelt) Zinkowich.

For over 19 years Dean worked at Hi-Lo Service Company. Some of his favorite pastimes included watching auto racing and Wisconsin sports, spending time with friends and family, and deer hunting in the peace and quiet of his hunting shack in the Newood area.  

Survivors include his parents, Gordon and Avila Zinkowich, two children, Danielle (Jon) Gierman and Luke Zinkowich, four grandchildren, Ari, Dresden, Kaius and Renavae Gierman, one sister, Janese (Randy) Passow, two nephews, Adam (Amanda) Passow and Alex (Megan) Passow and their daughter, Daisy, and his special friend, Rhonda Pickruhn.

Honoring Dean’s wishes, there will be no formal services.