Obituary for Michael C. Zand

Michael C. Zand, age 81 of Independence. Beloved husband of 52 years to Irene (nee Sebek); loving father of Robert (Janelle) and David (Jodi); treasured grandfather of Oliver, Lucy and Leo; dear brother of Elizabeth Kellerman (Leo, deceased) and uncle of Andrew (deceased), Edmund, Philip and Leonora. Michael was a US Navy Veteran. He served as an instrumental music teacher with the Cleveland Public Schools, meeting Irene while at A.B. Hart Junior High School and retiring from Rhodes High School after 31 years. Michael loved playing his marimba with community bands and sought out music on family travels. He was a proud and active Beta Theta Pi brother and an avid builder and flyer of rubber-powered model airplanes. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to St. Peter UCC, 125 E. Ridgewood Dr., Seven Hills. Memorial visitation will be 5-8pm on Friday August 31, 2018 at BUSCH FUNERAL HOME, 7501 RIDGE RD., PARMA and from 10am until the time of the Memorial Service at 11am Saturday September 1 at St. Peter United Church of Christ, Seven Hills. Cremation by Busch Crematory (440)842-7800 www.buschcares.com