Mark M. Wadsworth
Tuesday, October 21, 1958
Date of Death:
Friday, March 16, 2012
Age:
53 years old
Visitation
Date: Monday March 19, 2012
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Second Visitation
Date: Tuesday March 20, 2012
Time: 9:30 am
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Funeral Service
Date: Tuesday March 20, 2012
Time: 10:30 am
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Burial
Location: Grandview Memorial Gardens [ view map ]
Tuesday, October 21, 1958
Date of Death:
Friday, March 16, 2012
Age:
53 years old
Tuesday, October 21, 1958
Date of Death:
Friday, March 16, 2012
Age:
53 years old
Mark M. Wadsworth
Mark Wadsworth passed away peacefully at his home following a courageous battle with Multiple Mylomea on March 16, 2012. Mark was born on October 21, 1958 in Olivia Village, Minnesota, the son of Leonard and Violet (Butcher) Wadsworth.
They moved to Rochester when Mark was a young boy where he attended Kellogg Junior High School and John Marshall High School. Mark ultimately graduated from Primerton High School in New Jersey.
He entered the US Army in 1982 where he served four years active duty, fourteen years in the Army National Guard. He was employed by the Kahler and Sunstone Properties for Eighteen Years. He worked part time for SL Contracting as a truck driver. Mark was employed in the Rochester Public Schools System at Lincoln K-8 Choice School as a Custodial Engineer until his illness.
Mark enjoyed traveling with his wife Pam, boating, fishing and watching the Vikings. He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and Buck, his dog.
Mark is survived by Pam, his wife of thirteen years, a daughter Tina Wadsworth of North Loop Nebraska, a step-daughter Kris (John) Bontrager and a step-son Jeff Lane both of Rochester, five grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Also surviving are two brothers, Leon Wadsworth of Rochester, Keith (Carol) Wadsworth of Philadelphia, PA, five sisters, Wanda (Edd) Knutson-Chilson of Chatfield, MN, Teresa Wadsworth of Rochester, and Sharon (Tom) Bury of Glendale Heights, IL, Laurie Long of Oronco, MN, and Lisa Wadsworth of Glendale Heights, IL.
Mark is preceded in death by his parents, and a daughter Kathryn.
A special thank-you is extended to family, friends, and Mayo Hospice for their care and support.
A Funeral Service for Mark will be held at 10:30AM on Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home. Burial will be at Grandville Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held from 5:00PM to 7:00PM on Monday, March 19, 2012 at River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home and one hour prior to the funeral.
Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com
Condolences
The family of Mark M. Wadsworth has received the following condolences.
Pam, I am very sorry to hear fr your husbands death. You have my sympathy.
My thoughts and prayers go out to Mark's family today.
I'm sorry to hear of Marks passing i'm an old friend and i can't put into words all the fond memories i have of him. I remember Mark as a fun loveing kid who i had alot of good times with but what comes to mind most is that he was a good friend . I'm sorry i can't come to the services but my thought will be with you all
Steve Zorteau
Hey uncle mark till we meet again :(
to the family of mark A.K.A wads wadsworth we are at a great loss now think of the good times. remember his smile,laugh, A huge hole is in our hearts now, a void that will never be filled. so for now i wanna say thanks wads for the memories.
May memories comfort you during this difficult time. Mark was a wonderful person, and I will miss him dearly.
WE WILL MISS YOU, LOVE YOU ALWAYS LAURIE