12/17/2025
Branko Savic, age 66, formerly of Racine, Wisconsin, and most recently of Rialto, California, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, December 6, 2025. Branko was born on June 8, 1959, in Zemun, Serbia, to Milosav and Nane Savic, both of whom preceded him in death. He immigrated to the United States when he was seven years old and graduated from Horlick High School in Racine. Following graduation, Branko proudly served in the United States Air Force, where he spent four years as an Avionics Automatic Flight Control Systems specialist. During his military career, he was stationed in Rantoul, Illinois, Austin, Texas, and Pensacola, Florida. He advanced in rank from Senior Airman to Staff Sergeant and was honorably discharged in December 1982.
After completing his military service, Branko attended Marquette University in Milwaukee, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering with a minor in Computer Science. Upon graduation, he relocated to California to pursue a career in the aerospace industry. Branko worked as an Electrical Engineer and Project Engineer for several prominent companies, including General Dynamics, Rockwell International, Boeing, Pacific Scientific, and McDonnell Douglas, from which he retired in June 2024. He greatly valued the friendships he built throughout his career and enjoyed staying connected with former colleagues over lunches and dinners.
Branko had a passion for automobiles and spent many hours attending car auctions, restoring vehicles, and reselling them. He cherished his lifelong friendships, especially those from his childhood, and looked forward to visits back to Racine. He was well known for his love of food—especially pizza from Infusino’s—and for introducing his family to In-N-Out Burger during visits to California.
Above all, Branko deeply loved his family, kumovi, and friends. Branko is survived by his sister, Aleksandra Vukanic; his nephew, Stevan Vukanic; his niece, Ivana Vukanic; his aunt, Jelisava Vuckovic; cousins, kumovi, the Sobic family; as well as extended family in Serbia and Croatia and numerous dear friends. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
Visitation will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at St. George Serbian Orthodox Church, 826 State Street, Racine. The church service (Mali Pomen) will begin at 10:00 a.m., officiated by Father Dragan Mitrovic. Interment will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery, 3301 E. Forest Hill Avenue, South Milwaukee. A memorial luncheon will be held afterward at the St. George Serbian Orthodox Church Hall.
