Michael Mayer Mondrus passed away January 26th, 2023, at the age of 78 in Tucson, Arizona. Michael was born December 1st, 1944, in Chicago, Illinois, to Milton and Mary Mondrus. While at college, Michael met and fell in love with his wife of 51 years, Barbara Ann Bylenok. Michael graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering. Michael and Barbara raised their three children in Glenview, Illinois. Michael was a seat holder and trader on the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) where he also served on the Space Requirements & Facilities Committee responsible for designing the new CBOE building completed in 1984. “The Exchange” was a piece of his identity throughout his entire life. Michael and his family moved to Tucson, Arizona, where he lived the last 28 years.
Those who knew Michael know how much he loved his family and the pride he took in the lives and careers of his children. He was happiest when surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren. He loved baseball his entire life – teaching his kids, umpiring little league, and watching the Chicago Cubs and Arizona Diamondbacks. He loved living in Tucson. He traveled extensively later in life and especially enjoyed trips to Israel and Japan.
Michael is survived by his beloved wife of 51 years, Barbara, three children Nathan S. (Jeanne) Mondrus, David J. (Stacy) Mondrus, Rachel L. (Edward) Walker, seven grandchildren, David M. Mondrus, Ryan R. Mondrus, Jonathan C. Mondrus, Aliana M. Mondrus, Samantha B. Mondrus, Anna R. Walker, Julia J. Walker, and two brothers Chuck (Laurie) Mondrus and Jack Mondrus. Michael is predeceased by his parents Milton & Mary Mondrus, and sister Barbara J. Mondrus.
Private family services will be held the morning of Friday June 16th, 2023, at East Lawn Palms Cemetery, 5801 East Grant Road, Tucson, AZ 85712, followed by a gathering of family and friends at Michael and Barbara's home from noon to 3pm to celebrate Michael's life. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Wounded Warrior Project or Tunnel to Towers Foundation.
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