In Memory
Michael Anthony Pasalich
Jan 24, 1916 - Jul 4, 2009
SOUTH BEND - Michael A. Pasalich, 93, son of Trifko and Stephanie (Atelevich) Pasajlich, died at Southfield Village on July 4, 2009.
Sergeant Mike Pasalich served in the European Theater of WW II with the third armored "Spearhead" division. Mike worked at Studebaker and retired from AM General Motors in 1980. Mike "Steers" was an avid golfer and bowler. Erskine Golf Course was his favorite and he scored a 72 on his 72nd birthday. Mike is in the South Bend Bowlers Hall of Fame.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Novak (John) and Walter (Lod), Melvin; a sister, Angela Arch; nephew, Gary Pasalich; and a sister-in-law, Esther Pasalich. Mike Pasalich is survived by his sister-in-law, Lillian (Novak) and Mitzi (Melvin); a brother-in-law, Steve Arch (Angie); six nieces and nephews; 12 grandnieces and nephews; and 10 great-nieces and nephews.
He recognized each family member's birthday, anniversary, Christmas and special occasions with a card and gift.
| Enlistment Branch | ARMY |
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| Enlistment Date | 8 Mar 1942 |
| Discharge Date | 5 Oct 1946 |
Sources: Ancestry.com and FindAGrave.com
07/26/2025 EJS
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/39125905/michael_anthony-pasalich
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