Harold J. "Bud" Mondrella, age 95 of Big Rapids, passed away Monday, November 18, 2019 at The Brook of Big Rapids. He was born October 23, 1924 in Big Rapids the son of Jack and Josephine (Kowalczyk) Mondrella. He married Marjorie Nash on August 3, 1946 at St. Marys Catholic Church in Big Rapids. They lived in Grand Rapids for 10 years before moving back home in 1955. Bud and his brother Tony established, owned and operated Mondrellas Meat Market in Big Rapids. This business also provided a job for his sons, John and David, when they were younger. Bud bought and sold cattle throughout the area and finished his working career, as a cattle hauler, at age 90 1/2. In Buds younger days he played baseball and softball. He was inducted into the Mecosta County Sports Hall of Fame in 2005. He also enjoyed bowling for many years, winning many awards and trophies. Bud was an avid hunter until the age 90. He also enjoyed fishing and spending time with his boys. He was a regular at many area auctions. Marjorie and Bud took many trips to Las Vegas and he was always ready to test his luck at gambling. Buds strong will, courage and determination will never be forgotten by his loving family, including his three children; John (Pat) Mondrella of Rodney, David (Chris) Mondrella of Paris, Marsha Ballard of Lansing; thirteen grandchildren; twenty-one great-grandchildren; a brother, Gerald (Kathryn) Mondrella of Big Rapids, a sister, Sharon (Dick) Foust of Holt; a sister-in-law, Lillian Mondrella of Big Rapids; many nieces and nephews. Bud was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 66 years, Marjorie in 2013; two grandsons, Ben Mondrella and Tyler Mondrella; son-in-law, Eric Ballard; a sister, Loretta Mondrella and a brother, Anthony "Tony" Mondrella. A Mass of Resurrection will take place 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 22, 2019 at St. Marys Catholic Church in Big Rapids with Father Michael Burt officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. The family will greet friends, Thursday, November 21st at the Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home in Big Rapids from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a Rosary being prayed at 6:30 p.m. that evening. The family will also greet friends on Friday at the church, beginning at 10:00 a.m., one hour prior to Mass. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Michigan or the Perpetual Care fund for Mt. Carmel Cemetery (St. Marys). Leave a condolence for the family by clicking the guestbook tab on Buds page at www.daggettgilbertfuneralhome.com Mass of the Resurrection Friday, November 22, 2019 11:00 AM St. Mary Catholic Church 1009 Marion Ave Big Rapids,MI 49307 Visitation Thursday, November 21, 2019 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home 13985 Northland Drive Big Rapids,Michigan 49307 Visitation Thursday, November 21, 2019 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home 13985 NORTHLAND DR BIG RAPIDS,MI 49307