Marko Zlatich

1932 - 2023

Zlatich

Marko Zlatich

Marko Zlatich, 91, passed away in the early morning of July 26, 2023, Bethesda, Maryland. He was born on July 4, 1932, to Joseph and Lydia Zlatich in Chicago, Illinois. There he grew up alongside his brother, Boris.

Marko had two sons, Mark and Timothy, by his first wife, Elizabeth Turner Zlatich. He married Nancy Maes Aherne in 1993 and became a steadfast presence in the families of her three children, Edith, Chris, and Nick.

Marko earned a degree from the University of Chicago, and Georgetown University, receiving a master's degree in foreign service in 1957. Marko would serve in the US Army Reserve 352nd Civil Affairs Command from 1957 to 1963.

He worked as a bibliographer and editor for the Library of Congress from 1955 to 1962, then worked as an archivist and records management consultant for the World Bank, retiring in 1989.

Marko was a lover of history, contributing heavily to the research and study of the American Revolutionary War. He volunteered countless hours to many organizations devoted to history, including the Society of the Cincinnati, the Company of Military Historians, the Maryland Historical Society, and the National Museum of American History. Through this work, Marko published two books,hundreds of academic articles,texts, and presentations, and contributed to countless others.

Marko devoted many hours to his hobby of war miniature painting. His deep knowledge of military uniforms allowed for the creation of perfect replica armies from across history.

Marko is survived by his wife Nancy, sons Mark & Timothy, stepsons Chris and Nick, nine grandchildren, and his brother Boris.

Funeral services will be held on September 9, 2023, at All Souls Episcopal Church with Father John David van Doreen officiating.