Born to eternal life on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at the age of 71. The loving son of Barbara F. Praxel and the late Louie Zanardi and loved by  his stepfather, the late Fred F. Praxel . Survived by Aunts Gloria Struck and Margaret Wiken, many loving cousins and special friends, Jeff Ellsworth and Jerry Knack.

He was born in Milwaukee, Wi and raised in South Milwaukee, Wi, graduated from South Milwaukee High School and attended UW-Milwaukee for 2 years. He owned J & L Beverage Equipment Rental, working with Summerfest for years supplying their needs and many others.

He is a lifelong member of Grace Lutheran Church in Oak Creek, Wi. He served on the board and was always available for "strong muscle" jobs. He loved camping in the Boundary Waters in Minnesota with friends. He also loved to golf with his stepfather, Fred, here in Wisconsin and Maui, HI, where he vacationed with his parents.

He was a beloved care giver to Barbara and Fred in their later years.

As is a tale, so is a life

Not how long it is,

But how good it is,

Is what matters.

LUCIUS ANNAEUS SENECA

Memorial visitation on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at Grace Lutheran Church, 3381 E. Puetz Rd. Oak Creek. Memorial Service at 11:00am. Inurnment Forest Hill Memorial Park.

If desired, memorials in Michael;s memory to Grace Lutheran Church are appreciated.