William "Bill" Zielinski

22, 2015. He was born in Chicago on March 27, 1947. Bill graduated from Downers Grove Community High

School in 1965. He served in the U.S. Air Force and was stationed in Korea. In 1972, he moved to

Colorado Springs where he worked and retired from Colorado Springs Utilities. He was a proud member

of American Legion Post #0025 Miller Kitto Post and Fraternal Order of Eagles #169.

To cherish his memory, Bill leaves behind loving children, Max (Kim) Zielinski and Brant (Sarah) Zielinski;

loving step-daughter, Sherri (Mark) Thompson; precious grandchildren, Alexander, Madeline, Owen, Zoe,

Ashley and Amber. Bill is survived by beloved twin sister, Maxine (Ken) Carver and sister, Michelle (Ray)

Gensinger; devoted nieces and nephews, Carolyn (Jeff), Ben, Graham, Nate and Christine; and lovable

great-nephews, Landon and Paxton. He was preceded in death by his parents, Maximillian

and Mary (Kapior) Zielinski, and brother, Leon "General" Stanley Zielinski.

Visitation will take place on Tuesday, January 27, 2015 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Swan-Law Funeral

Directors, 501 North Cascade Avenue, Colorado Springs. A funeral service is scheduled for Wednesday,

January 28, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at Swan-Law and internment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery,

Colorado Springs. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's

Research Hospital or the American Diabetes Association.