Michael Sondrol

Michael was born on August 2, 1949, in Crookston, Minnesota, and grew up in Buxton, North Dakota. He was the son of Marlo and Eunice Sondrol.

Michael proudly served his country in the U.S. Army as a member of the Special Forces Green Berets during the Vietnam War, receiving many honors; Bronze Star Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Parachute Badge and Jump Wings, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Four Overseas Bars, Sharpshooter Badge with Rifle Bar, Expert Badge with Rifle Bar, Good Conduct Medal.

Michael married his childhood friend, Cyndi Neil, on July 15, 1972. Together they raised their son, Josh, in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Michael began a long career with Job Service of North Dakota, retiring in 1999. He was also an active member of I.A.P.E.S., serving as the North Dakota Chapter President from 1991-1992. A proud hockey father, he loved following Josh through high school hockey. In 2001, Michael and Cyndi relocated to Lake Havasu City, Arizona, where they enjoyed the desert community until her passing after 37 years of marriage. Michael enjoyed fishing, ice fishing, hunting, and shaking dice. Michael found great joy in supporting his granddaughters and always had Tootsie Pops and cheese balls on hand for them.

He is survived Eunice Sondrol (mother); Josh (Catie) Sondrol (son); Madi and Peyton Sondrol (granddaughters); his siblings Connie (Ronnie) Haller, Bruce (Debbie) Sondrol, and Sherri (Richard) Allard; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by Marlo Sondrol (father); Steven Sondrol (brother); Joyleen Sondrol (sister); and Cyndi (Neil) Sondrol (wife).

Memorial military honors service will be held at Sandhill Church, Climax, MN on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 2 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Paralyzed Veterans of America.