Michael J. Rosendaul passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday June 2, 2019 after a lengthy illness. He is survived by his wife of 38 years Cindy, his daughter Heather and his granddaughter Kaylee Morello. He is also survived by his mother Esther Rosendaul (nee Hook) of Bryan, Ohio and his sister Lori Alcide of Tempe, Arizona. He was preceded in death by his father George Rosendaul of Bryan, Ohio. Michael was born August 5, 1952 at Travis Air Force Base, CA, but was raised in Bryan, Ohio where he graduated from Bryan High School in 1970. Mike went on to attend GMI Institute in Flint, MI and began his career at General Motors. He was a member of the Theta xi Fraternity. Mike moved to Arizona in 1977 to attend ASU where he received his MBA. It was here that Mike met his wife Cindy whom he wed on July 12, 1980. He also began his long career at Litton Industries which became Northrop Grumman and later L-3, a manufacturer of night vision devices. Mike enjoyed spending time with his family especially summer trips to San Diego, Las Vegas, Hawaii, Mexico and cruises to Alaska and the Caribbean. Mike liked all and we ALL sports and was a huge AZ Diamondbacks fan. He was gifted with many skills but he excelled in creating wonderful home improvement projects where ever we lived. Mike also enjoyed a good game of pinochle! Mike leaves behind an Aunt Gloria Wright of Bryan, Ohio an Uncle Jerry Hook and an Aunt Vicky (husband Frank) Holmes of Ft. Lauderdale, FL and other lifelong friends. We would be remiss if we did not thank the Guadalupe Fire Department and Phoenix Police Department that provided much appreciated care and service for our family the day of Mike’s passing. A Celebration of Life will be held Tuesday June 11th at 11:00 am at Mountain View Lutheran 1102 S. 48th St. in Phoenix, AZ 85004 located in Ahwatukee. There will be a light lunch to follow in the fellowship hall. In lieu of flowers please prayerfully consider a donation in his name to Mt. View Lutheran Church, Arizona Animal Welfare League 25 N. 40th St. Phoenix, AZ 85034 or First Church of Christ 129 N. Walnut St. Bryan, OH 43506.
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