Albert "Al" Joseph Vondrasek

Albert “Al” Joseph Vondrasek, age 77, of Bay City, passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2023. The son of Carl and Anna (Vitous) Vondrasek, Al was born February 25, 1946, in Owosso, Michigan. He attended Chesaning High School and later Central Michigan University. During his college years, Albert was an incredible runner. He ran track, cross country, and competed in many indoor running events. He was an accomplished runner on the track team all four of his years at Central Michigan University. After university, he met the love of his life, Jane, and they were married on June 13, 1970, and lived in Saginaw, Michigan. Albert was passionate about teaching and taught for the majority of his career in the Saginaw Township Community Schools and was an adjunct at Saginaw Valley State University. He taught classes ranging from high school science to elementary physical education. He most cherished and enjoyed his family and friends, spending quality time with his children and grandchildren, and traveling. For many years, Al and Jane would spend their winters in Gulf Shores, Alabama, which will always be treasured memories. Al loved long walks, being outdoors, truly good food, and dear, dear friends, who helped so much during his courageous fight with pancreatic cancer for over three years. He will be remembered by most for his kind heart, willingness to help anyone, and beautiful spirit. Al is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Jane Vondrasek; loving children, Ian (Nicole) Vondrasek and Heather (Stephen) Ranney; adored grandchildren, Ava Ranney, Alexandra Ranney, and Millie Vondrasek; sisters, Anna Wells and Patricia Jones; brothers and sisters-in-law, Donald (Diane) Marcou and John (Janet) Marcou; many dear family members, nieces, nephews, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Edward (Coral) Vondrasek and Donald (Jane) Vondrasek; brother-in-law, Robert Jones; sister-in-law, Ruth Marcou; and parents-in-law, Gordon and Ethel Marcou. Memorial Visitation will be held Monday, July 17, 2023, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of Memorial Service at 11:00 a.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 123 N. Michigan Avenue, Saginaw, MI 48602. Rev. Dr. Pamela Renna will officiate. To join Al's Memorial Service virtually, please use the following link: https://www.youtube.com/live/Gu34U6SjetI?feature=share Memorials in honor of Al may be made to St. John’s Episcopal Church, care of the church, or to the Toni and Trish House, 4699 11 Mile Rd, Auburn, MI 48611, or to a charity of one’s choice. Al’s family would like to thank Dr.Tobin, Dr. Parikh and Dr. Chokshi for the wonderful care they provided to Al throughout his treatment. For information, please contact Fischer Family Funeral Services at (989) 755-8277. To express your condolences, please visit www.fischerfuneral.com.

Albert "Al" Joseph Vondrasek

February 25, 1946 - July 12, 2023