William Michael ‘Mike’ Zidek, 64, of Jamestown, passed away August 19, 2018. He was born November 20, 1953, in Sussex County, NJ, to the late Adam Michael and Wilda H. Zidek. After attending Newton High School in NJ, Mike graduated from High Point University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and later obtained his Master’s Degree from UNC-Greensboro in Education. For 40 years, Mike was a teacher with Guilford County Schools with 30 years at Ragsdale High School. He influenced the lives of countless students while instructing them in science, physics and chemistry.
Mike was a true renaissance man. Throughout his youth, he was an avid backpacker and fly fisherman. His passions later in life included gardening, growing orchids, photography, cooking and woodworking. A beloved husband and father, he will be deeply missed.
Survivors include his wife of 41 years, Sharon; one son, Christopher Michael Zidek of Nashville, TN; one sister, Mary Ann Helpern and husband Art of High Point; one brother, Steven Zidek and wife Barbara of Archdale; and nieces and nephews, Linnie Sarah Helpern, Zachary, Andrew and Sophie Zidek.
The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 pm on Friday, August 24, 2018, in the Life Tribute Center at Cumby Family Funeral Service in High Point.
“This too shall pass.”
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Mike’s name to the Salvation Army.
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