Michael Stephen Zezel

Mike Zezel of Red Deer, Alberta, passed away on Tuesday, June 17th, 2025, at the age of 80. Mike was born on September 10th, 1944, in Edson, Alberta, to Joe and Annie Zezel. He was raised in the Coal Branch along with his older sister Deanna and younger siblings Jane, Gary and John. Mike attended elementary school in Foothills and high school in Edson. In 1967 Mike married Joan and together they raised two daughters, Sandra and Kim. Mike worked the majority of his life at Cardinal River Coals starting as a trainer, later becoming shift Supervisor before starting many worldly adventures, traveling with Joan while enjoying time spent with his 5 grandchildren. Mike enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing, watching the hockey game, playing crib, playing pool and visiting with family and friends.

Mike was predeceased by his parents Joe and Annie, nieces Misty Dawn and Cheryl, sisters Deanna and Jane, son in law Cory and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

 Mike is survived by his loving wife Joan, daughter Sandra and her children, Kayne Brown, Troy Brown and Logan Brown, daughter Kim Hutchinson (Dale) and her children Kayla Besler and Cody Besler, as well as his 2 brothers Gary Zezel (Susan) and John Zezel (Tania). Mike is also survived by numerous relatives and friends.

 Mike's gentle spirit, patience and kind ways will forever leave a lasting impact and precious memories for us all.

A Funeral Service will be held at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Edson, AB. on Monday, June 30, 2025 at 1:00 PM with Interment to follow. 

In lieu of flowers, (or trees on this website), please consider a donation in Mike’s memory to:

STARS Donations
1441 Aviation Park NE, Box 570
Calgary, Alberta   T2E 8M7

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