Peter Gerard Rozich

Peter Gerard Rozich, the youngest child of the late Peter and Mary (Dragos) Rozich, rejoined his parents and older brothers on October 30, 2011. Pete was born on October 1, 1934 in Manistique, Michigan, where he graduated from St. Francis de Sales Elementary School and Manistique High School. Following three years in the U.S. Army during which he graduated from the Army Language School in Russian Language and served in the Far East. He received a B.A. Degree from Northern Michigan College and an M.A. from Michigan State University. After teaching several years in Schoolcraft County, Pete joined the Grand Ledge Public Schools as an Elementary principal in 1963. He also served as Junior High, Middle School and Assistant High School Principal during his 23 years with Grand Ledge Schools. Following his retirement, he worked briefly for the State Department of Education, then taught Japanese to Michigan businessmen for ten years. Pete is survived by his very loved family including his wife of 50 years, Janice; his son Geoffrey (Cindy), his daughter Lisa (Dave) Klingbiel and his grandchildren, Caitlin, Emily, Ian, Jack, and Steven, who he truly admired, cherished, and most of all, enjoyed. He is also survived by his sisters Lois (Robert) Mackinder and Shirley Shaw, brother-in-law Leroy (Janice) Ekblad; nieces Leslie and Melissa; nephews John, James, Peter, Robert, Stephen, Rob, and Phillip and their families. Pete was predeceased by his older brothers, Jack (Jacob) and Bob (Robert), as well as a grandson Graeme Klingbiel and nephew, Rory Shaw. Pete loved to hunt grouse, fish for brook trout, and golf with his friends. He also loved to travel to unusual destinations and especially to his genealogical roots in Croatia. Except for his family, nothing else gave him a greater sense of pride than his service as a linguist in the U.S. Army. A memorial service will be held Friday, November 4, 2011, 11:00 am at the Holihan-Atkin Funeral Home, Grand Ledge with The Reverend Jon Clifton, officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, November 3, 2011, 4-8:00 pm . In lieu of flowers please direct contributions to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Metro Detroit & Southeast Michigan Chapter, 24359 Northwestern Highway, Suite 225, Southfield, Michigan 48075. Online condolences may be made at www.holihanatkin.com

Peter Gerard Rozich

October 1, 1934 - October 30, 2011