Buljan, Mike Obituary

Buljan, Mike attended Elk Grove High School in Elk Grove, CA. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Buljan, Mike.

Graduation Year	Class of 1940
Date of Passing	Feb 16, 2014
About	Born August 11, 1922 in the Florin community of Sacramento County, California. Passed away February 16, 2014 in Sacra- mento. Preceded in death by his beloved wife Anna Stanich Buljan who passed away in 2001, and his brother & partner Steve J. Buljan who passed away in 2012. Survived by his sister-in-law Patricia Buljan, nephew Bruce Buljan, niece Stacy Kunde, great nephews Kash Kunde & Bronson Buljan, many cousins, and a galaxy of dear friends who lament his passing. He graduated from Elk Grove High School in 1940 where he was an outstanding athlete in football and baseball. During W W 2, he served with distinction in the Pacific Theater with the U.S. Army, rising to the rank of Technician Third Grade (Staff Sergeant T/3). For many years he farmed and raised cattle with his brother Steve on their farm in the Florin area. He was a civic minded man who served as President of The American Slavic Social Club and The Florin Historical Society. A rosary will be conducted Sunday, February 23, 5:00PM and the funeral service on Monday, February 24, 11:00 AM, followed by a reception. All to be held at Herbergers Funeral Chapel (9101 Elk Grove Blvd., Elk Grove, CA). - Information from the Sacramento Bee