Lee Michael Zuker

     Lee Michael Zuker, age 76, of Ithaca, MI, passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at his home.
     A Celebration of his Life will be held at North Star Township Hall, 2840 East Buchanan Road Ithaca, MI 48847, on Sunday, October 12, 2025, from 1:00-4:00 P.M.
     Lee was born in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan on July 20, 1949, the son of Joseph Henry Zuker and Francis (Bauer) Zuker. He graduated from Beal City High School. He married Pamela Sue Thrush on July 6, 1968, they were married St. Vincent DePaul in Shepherd, MI. Lee retired from General Motors in 1999. He loved tending his garden and canning the produce. He enjoyed listening to oldies, golf cart rides, fishing, woodworking and tinkering around in his garage.
     He is survived by his children: Sheila (Jay) Salmon of Shepherd, MI; Joel (Tessa) Zuker of Ithaca, MI; Brian Zuker of Ithaca, MI; and Ryan Zuker of Ithaca, MI; his sisters: Betty Mueller of Lansing, MI; Theresa (Bruce) Phillips of Lowell, MI; and Ina Tiffany of Grand Rapids, MI; his brothers: James (Geraldine) Zuker of Ithaca, MI; and Michael (Nancy) Zuker of Florida. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Courtney (Jose) Velasquez, Kirstin Hadanek, Tarryn (Paul) Crum, and Levi (fiancé Gabrielle) Salmon, and his great-grandchildren: Cristina, Rowan, Josephine, and Blaire. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and siblings: Ed, Mary Jane, Virginia, Eileen, and Connie.
     Online condolences may be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, Michigan.