Michael Condit

MADISON- Michael Guy Condit, age 66, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 10, 2009, following a brief illness. Mike was born March 12, 1943, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Guy and Celia Condit, the middle of three children. He graduated at Christian Brothers High School, received a bachelors degree in Business Administration from St. Louis University, and a Masters of Political Science from University of Wisconsin-Madison. Mike served as a Second Lieutenant while a member of the 35th Tactical Fighting Wing of the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War, where he was awarded a Bronze Star. He ended his military career as a Captain, serving in Denison, Texas and Madison.Mikes career included many years as Manager of Information Systems for Madison Public Schools. He later worked as Director of Information Services for the counties of Jefferson and Dodge. Mike had been happily retired for the past 8 years, allowing him to focus on hobbies including skiing, volleyball, boating, Badger games, golfing with his buddies, and spending time with his granddaughters. He was a long-time member of the Skilaufer Club and enjoyed his recent time with the East Side Club. He was known for his sense of humor and always having the best email jokes.Mike is survived by his wife of 39 years, Kathy; son Jeff; daughter Colleen (Brian) Competente; granddaughters Siena and Maya; sister Sheila; mother-in-law, Kay Schulte; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, JoAnn Condit, Peggy (Bob) Fullmer, Pat (Julie) Schulte, Jim (Connie) Schulte, Paul (Sue Brouillette) Schulte, Mary Jo (Eddie) Brink, Sharon (Kirk) Stremke, Steve (Joanne) Schulte, and Bob (Vicki) Schulte; many nieces and nephews; and great neighbors and great friends.Proceeded in death by his parents; brother, Bruce; father-in-law, James Schulte; brother-in-law, Michael Summers.A Mass of Christian of Burial will be held on Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at ST. DENNIS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 505 Dempsey Road, Madison, at 11 a.m. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 13, 2009 from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. at Gunderson East Funeral Home, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, and also on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Leukemia Foundation in honor of his brother, Bruce, or to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in support of his 6 year old niece, Emily. Gunderson EastFuneral & Cremation Centers5203 Monona Drive(608)221-5420www.gundersonfh.com Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Leukemia Foundation in honor of his brother, Bruce, or to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in support of his 6 year old niece, Emily. Visitation: Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 13, 2009 from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. at Gunderson East Funeral Home, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, and also on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the church. Service: A Mass of Christian of Burial will be held on Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at ST. DENNIS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 505 Dempsey Road, Madison, at 11 a.m.