Mark passed away on Monday, January 27, 2014 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Ft. Wayne, Indiana at the age of 58 years. He was born March 24, 1955 in Bay City MI. Mark worked for years in Law Enforcement. He loved hunting, bowling and spending time with his family. Mark served his country in the United States Air Force. He is survived by his wife; Luella Barber, one daughter and son-in-law; Kristina and Scott Traster, his grandson; Scott Traster, his parents; Donald and Elaine Bender and his aunts; Jo Ann Nelson and Beverly Reif. Funeral Services will take place Friday, January 31, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at Gephart Funeral Home, Inc. Officiating will be Rev. Daniel C. Meckes with interment in Floral Gardens Cemetery followed by Military Honors conducted by the Bay County Veterans Council. The family will be present at the funeral home to receive family and friends on Thursday from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. and on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services at 11:00 a.m. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider donations to the Disabled American Veterans or the A.L.S Association (Lou Gerhig's Disease).
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