Michael Alexander Bandelin, 67 years old, was born on June 24, 1952 at the Naval Hospital in San Diego, California to his parents Carl Robert Bandelin and Patricia Shirley Bullock. He is survived by his wife Gayla Bandelin, his two children, Michael Carl Bandelin and Kira Catherine Bandelin, siblings Sandra Thomson and Carl Bandelin, and nieces Kristin Roehmer, Trisha Bourland, Lacy Bandelin, Patty Bandelin, Christine Ideker, Ashley Seastone and Amy Dollar.
Mike grew up in the San Diego area, but eventually moved to Las Vegas where he was a Black Jack Dealer at the Tropicana Hotel and Casino. That is where he met the love of his life when Gayla sat down to play at his table. Mike and Gayla were married in 1980. In 1991 they welcomed Michael Carl Bandelin and in 1993 their family became complete when Kira Catherine Bandelin joined the family.
Mike loved his family, loved to play golf and would eagerly argue politics with anyone, anytime. He will be missed and treasured by his family, friends, and everyone who was lucky enough to know him.