Ljubomir Mikic Sr., 90, passed away peacefully at home with his beloved family at his side. He was born in Slisane Lebane, Yugoslavia on June 6, 1919 the son of the late Svetislav and Andjelija Mikic. On December 4, 1947, in Dusseldorf, Germany, he was united in marriage to the former Johanna Vossen who preceded him in death on January 3, 1998. Mr. Mikic served in the Yugoslavian Army for 5 years and an additional 3 years with the British Army. He was a prisoner of war for 5 years. He was employed by Racine Steel Casting for over 35 years until retiring in 1981. Mr. Mikic loved to garden but his true passion was caring for his loving family. He was a very good man and will be missed by all who knew him. Surviving are his sons, Ljubomir Mikic Jr. and Tommy (Jacqualin) Mikic Sr. all of Racine; 4 grandchildren, Thomas Jr., Samantha, Joshua, and Naomi; 2 great grandchildren, Lexi and Dayton. In addition to his parents and beloved wife he was preceded in death by 2 sons Eugene and Peter Alexander Mikic Relatives and friends are invited to meet at the funeral home on Wednesday September 23rd at 9:00 a.m. to processes to St. George Serbian Orthodox Church, 6108 Braun Rd. for his funeral service which will be held at 10:00 a.m. with the Very Rev. Marko Pantich and the Very Rev. Stavrophor Marko Todorovich officiating. Burial will follow in West Lawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Tuesday from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a prayer service to be held at 6:30 p.m. The family has suggested memorials to St. John’s School for the Deaf in Delevan, WI, or the Autism Society of Southeastern Wisconsin.
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