Drago Gligorevic

May 27, 1946 – May 13, 2021

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Drago Gligorevic was born May 27, 1946, in Bradina, Bosnia-Hercegovina, to Mirko and Mara (Andric) Gligorevic and passed away May 13, 2021, in Seward, at the age of 74 years, 11 months and 16 days.

Drago grew up in Bradina where he attended school. He served two years in the military. Drago was united in marriage to Milojka Krstic on Oct. 13, 1969, in Bradina. He worked as a security guard and a fireman in Sarajevo for many years. After the Civil War broke out in Bosnia, Drago and his son, Darko, were prisoners in the Celibici concentration camp from 1992 – 1995. Darko escaped and came to the United States. Drago was later released and he and Milojka came to the United States as refugees in 1996 and later became U.S. citizens. Drago enjoyed hunting, fishing and working in the yard. He also enjoyed smoking different kinds of meat. Drago loved staying busy and being outdoors. He loved his family dearly, especially his grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Maksim and Boro Gligorevic; sister, Vesa Gligorevic.

Survivors cherishing his memory include his wife, Milojka, Seward; two sons, Velibor and wife, Slavica Gligorevic, Cedarburg, Wisconsin, Darko and wife, Suzanne Gligorevic, Seward; six grandchildren, Despot and wife, Adele Gligorevic, LaCrosse, Wisconsin, Nikolas Gligorevic, Seward, Stefan Gligorevic, Seward, Andrea Gligorevic, Cedarburg, Aleksandar Gligorevic, Cedarburg, Damien Gligorevic, Seward; great-grandson, John “Jovi” Gilgorevic, LaCrosse; brother, Milo Gligorevic, Australia.

A funeral service was may 15 with interment at the Seward Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Gligorevic family for future designations. Condolences may be left for the family at www.zabkafuneralhome.com.