Nicolai J. Varjavandi, 43, of Maple Grove MN, formerly of Des Plaines. Beloved son of Sandra Varjavandi (Joseph Esposito); loving brother of Navid (Allison), Nathan (Kerry) Varjavandi, Alden (Lisa) Yliniemi; dear nephew Phillip (Julie) Johnson, Priscilla (James) Ollanketo, Feresteh (Ezzat) Pourushasb, Mahvash (Aminur) Rahman; cherished uncle of William (Ryan) Craft, Tanya, Jordan, Brooke and Olivia Yliniemi, Maija, Audrey, Kian and Kamran Varjavandi; former husband of Bridget Varjavandi and step son of Betty Varjavandi. Preceded in death by his father, Manuch Varjavandi. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday, July 16, 2017, and from 10 a.m. until the time of funeral service at 11 a.m. Monday, July 17, at Oehler Funeral Home, 2099 Miner St. Des Plaines, IL. Interment in Town of Maine Cemetery.