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.
Branko will be deeply missed. We were so grateful for the time we shared when he came to Racine. We made sure to spend time at the Church picnic, a night of going out together-talking about our history, our families, and the many memories that connected us. Those moments will always stay with us.
Rest in peace, Branko.
Pete and Julie Stojadinovic
Branko was our nextdoor neighbor for over 31 years here in Rialto CA. He was somewhat private but when we did tallk we’d spend time talking about cars, motorcycles and whatever else came up during that moment. He would always speak of his family that he obviously loved a great deal as Im sure they loved him as well. We knew him to be a good and gentle person, he will certainly be missed.
Branko was a good man who will be missed by many. May he RIP
I will most definitely miss Branko Intelligent, funny, creative, he remember all details in a conversation. My best friend He was for a few yrs in his spare time my Real Estate partner. Had the pleasure to know him from the past 22years. Thank you for all the good times my dear friend .
I’m so sorry to hear of Branko’s passing. Our thoughts, prayers and deepest condolences to The Savic family and friends. Vjecnajat Pamjat. Memory Eternal.
I worked with Branko at Northrop Grumman and even after we both retired we stayed in touch texting. As a coworker he was detailed and thorough and a team member on whatever project he was working on. We often had discussions on company politics, investing, family, cars, and motorcycles. In our discussions, he never had a negative thing to say about anyone at work, which was very refreshing. After his retirement, we stayed in touch by text. He had taken a great interest in his health, healthy eating, and using AI. He would frequently send me long texts with his progress and pictures of his blood sugar levels. He was a lifelong learner. I last spoke to Branko on the phone on November 25th for at least an hour, and he was very excited to have accepted a high paying engineering position at Raytheon. He shared all the details of the interview process and how he felt he wanted to work a couple of more years.
We are all saddened by his passing. He was a unique and compassionate individual. His life had meaning and purpose. I encourage everyone to focus on gratitude for the amazing life that he had and for the joy we all shared with him, and that we learn to see God‘s hand and everything, and everything in God‘s hands.