Tracy Alan Zubke was born in Hartford, Wisconsin on March 6, 1970 to Lester and Judith Zubke. He was baptized into God's family on April 12, 1970 at Bethany Lutheran Church, Hustisford, Wisconsin. He died peacefully in the arms of Jesus on Saturday, May 30, 2015 in Laguna Hills, California. Tracy is survived by his wife, Tricia, parents and four siblings: Roger Zubke (Helen), Julie Weymier (Tim), Susan Rutz (Mike) and Paul Zubke. On the Zubke side, he is also survived by two nieces and two nephews. On the Zeller side, he is survived by 10 nieces, 5 nephews, 1 baby due in November, 5 brothers-in-law, 5 sisters-in-law and Tricia's parents, Tom and Jean Zeller.
Tracy attended school at Bethany Lutheran Elementary, Kettle Moraine Lutheran High, University of Wisconsin–Whitewater (Bachelor's degree in Finance) and Brandman University (two classes shy of completing an MBA degree). For the past 20 years he has worked in the wireless industry in various roles throughout the country. His most recent position was with T-Mobile as Senior Manager for Construction and Development in the Southern California region.
Tracy met Tricia shortly after moving to Southern California in the fall of 2005. They were married September 8, 2007 at King of Kings Lutheran Church in Garden Grove, California.
Tracy was a devout Christian who was involved in all sorts of activities with the church and had many strong relationships with his fellow brothers and sisters in Christ. He was most recently a member at King of Kings Lutheran Church (WELS) in Garden Grove, California.
Tracy also enjoyed golfing, fishing, cars, playing trumpet and singing.
Tracy and Tricia held their families in the highest regard and frequently travelled to the Midwest for holidays, baptisms, confirmations, graduations and other family events.
There will be two services held in celebration of Jesus' victory over death:
Burial Service: Friday, June 5, 2015 at 11:00am
Zion Cemetery, Clyman, WI
Lunch to follow at Bethany Lutheran Church in Hustisford, WI.
Celebration Service: Friday, June 12, 2015 at 11:00am
King of Kings Lutheran Church, Garden Grove, CA
Lunch to follow on the patio.
Memorial donations may be sent to:
King of Kings Lutheran Church & School
13431 Newhope Street
Garden Grove, CA 92843
http://www.kingofkingsgg.org/