Michael Maurice Zweigle, 61, and his beloved wife Laura Leone Zweigle, 57, passed away together doing something they loved- riding motorcycles. On June 8th, 2020 with the wind rushing against them and the warm summer sun at their faces they left this world together.
Michael was born in San Jose, California to Jack “Bud” Zweigle and Donna Darlene Tall on April 17th, 1959. He fostered his love of motorcycles while dirt track racing and cruising around at an early age. He went on to graduate high school from Monterey Bay Academy and enjoyed a long career as a skilled plasterer.
Laura was born in Hamilton, Montana to Virgil Brenneman Jr. and Sandra Gordon on September 24th, 1962. During high school she moved from Montana to California. Her love of riding began with an ATC (all-terrain cycle), which was a 3-wheeler, with her father and brothers at Pismo Beach and Hollister Hills. During this time, she met Michael and they fell deeply in love.
They were married on Valentine’s Day at the Chapel of the Bells in South Lake Tahoe, Ca in 1982. They enjoyed 38 years of marriage here on Earth and now the rest of eternity wrapped in each other’s arms in Heaven. They made a special point to celebrate Valentine’s Day with relish. Laura was in love with anything heart shaped, and they usually celebrated their anniversary with romantic gestures varying in extravagance and thoughtfulness. On their most recent anniversary Michael made a special bouquet of Laura’s favorite flowers and they made a heart shaped steak for dinner. This tradition of celebrating love will continue with their family and friends.
Mike and Laura spent much of their marriage pouring their energy into raising their two children Chris and Renee in Grass Valley, Ca. They coached them in sports, supported from the sidelines taking roll after roll of pictures, and never missed anything for each of them. They were especially proud of their children’s achievements with Chris joining the Navy and Renee becoming an educator. They also took their role as grandparents seriously. They absolutely loved spending time with them whether it was playing catch, kicking a soccer ball, teaching them how to play games, or watching movies cuddled together. Mike and Laura adored their three grandchildren and in retirement planned on spending most of their time around them.
Mike and Laura are survived by their son Christopher Zweigle, daughter-in-law Jamie, and granddaughter Harper. Their daughter Renee Gates, son-in-law John Gates, grandson’s William, and David. Michael is survived by his mother, Donna Darlene, and sister Louann Worley. Laura is survived by her brother Michael Brenneman, her stepmother Carmen Brenneman, and stepbrother Craig Jaje. Mike and Laura were lucky to have loving extended families and all the friends that became family to shower them with affection that makes this life worth living.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date due to large gathering restrictions and their son’s active military status. When the time is right there were will be a group celebration in their honor.
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