Howard A. Brundage III, age 80, of Oak Park, formerly of Riverside. Beloved husband of Julie (nee Wendt) Brundage. Loving father of Howard (Jenny) Brundage IV, Chris Brundage and Ben (Nancy) Brundage. Proud grandfather of Howie Brundage V, Eva (Asher) Shnaider, Chris (Katie) Brundage, Jr, Nina (fiancé John) Brundage, Natalie (Ryan) Herman, Nicholas (fiancée Kaylana) Brundage, Emmett Brundage and Ben Brundage. Adored great-grandfather of Howie VI, Ivy, and Zinnia Brundage, Mila Shnaider, Noi and Max Brundage, Maddox and Nora Thiery, and Remi, Easton and Camila Herman. Dear brother of John (Mary) Brundage and Colleen Hoffman. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Howard was an All-American swimmer, who competed at both Fenwick High School and the University of Michigan. A lifelong athlete, Howard participated in two Chicago marathons, two triathlons, and continued with his passion for swimming. He also loved to study the Spanish language, birdwatching, and  travel with his wife Julie.

Family and friends will be received at Old St. Patrick's Catholic Church 700 W. Adams Street, Chicago on Friday July 17, 2026 from 9:30am until time of the Funeral Mass at 10:30am. Interment at St. Mary Cemetery will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Howard's memory to the Brain Cancer Research Center at Rush University Hospital (www.give.rush.edu.com)

Arrangements entrusted to the Original Kuratko Family, Brian D. Kuratko-Director. Info at 708-F-U-N-E-R-A-L