Michael Jo Mraz's Obituary
Michael Jo Mraz, age 63, of Huntersville, died on Monday, July 9, 2018. Michael was the son of the late Donald and Helen Mraz and the husband of Debra Miyakawa Mraz of the home.
Born in Painesville, OH, Michael served in the United States Army for nine years. He spent most of his career as an IT Project Manager in the banking industry. His most recent position was with LPL Financial.
Michael and his family lived in the Chicago, IL area for years and he loved all sports, Chicago; the Bears, the Cubs and the Black Hawks. His favorite color was Cub’s Blue and could be seen wearing this color often. In recent years, Michael found a passion for poker and would play several nights a week at local places with his friends. He was very good and in 2017 was offered a seat in The World Tavern Poker Tournament in Las Vegas.
In addition to his wife Debra of 37 years, Michael is survived by his two daughters; Robi Mraz-McGirr and Amy Kimiko Mraz, both of Charlotte, his brother, Ronald Mraz and his wife, Char of Painesville, OH, brother-in-law, Jerry Washizaki and his wife, Sharon of Powder Springs, GA, a large extended family of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
A Service of Celebration will be held at 3:00 pm, Sunday, July 15, 2018, in the Chapel of James Funeral Home, 10520 Arahova Drive, Huntersville with Reverend Rick Felts officiating and Army Military Honors. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service and the family will host a reception in the Community Room at the funeral home immediately following the service.
Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, PO Box 15823, Arlington VA 22215, www.diabetes.org/or to the Wounded Warriors Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8517 https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org/Donate
James Funeral Home is serving the Mraz family and condolences may be sent through our website at www.jamesfuneralhomelkn.com.
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