Lozo Micich, 91, of Charles City, died Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at home.
A funeral service will be held at Grace Episcopal Church, 902 5th Ave., in Charles City, on Saturday, February 19, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Maureen Doherty officiating. Burial with military honors will follow in Riverside Cemetery in Charles City. A visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. one hour prior to the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorials be made to Iowa Hospice. Stories, thoughts and condolences may be shared with the family on the funeral home website at www.Fullertonfh.com.
Lozo was born on March 12, 1919 in Charles City, the son of Luka and Julia (Kovacevich) Micich. After graduating from Charles City High School, he went to work at the munitions plant in Ankeny. He joined the United States Navy on November 11, 1942, and proudly served his country for three years during World War II. When he returned to Charles City after the war, he began working for Triangle Feed & Grain. Five years later, he went to work at Salsbury Laboratories, retiring in 1983 after 32 years. Lozo was united in marriage to Connie Tgiros on July 17, 1949 in Charles City.
Lozo was a member of Grace Episcopal Church and the American Legion. He enjoyed woodworking and refinishing furniture. He used his woodworking talents to enrich other people’s lives. He also spent a lot of time tending to his garden. He loved animals, whether he was watching deer or feeding the neighborhood strays. As a grandfather, Lozo enjoyed watching all of his grandson, Jacob’s activities. Lozo was a big sports fan. He liked following the high school softball games. Most of all, he loved being with his family and was especially proud of the apple of his eye, Jacob.
Those left to honor his memory include his wife of 61 years, Connie; children, Louis Micich of Charles City and Kimberly (Ken) Rasmussen of Mason City; grandson, Jacob Rasmussen of Cedar Falls attending UNI; sister, Dorothy Milich of Warren, MI; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Robert, George, Mike and Bosco Micich; and sisters, Mary Walk and Andja Micich.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt Street, Charles City, IA. (641) 228-4211. www.fullertonfh.com
