Mark Genzler
October 27, 1968 ~ November 21, 2011
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Mark Genzler, beloved father and grandpa, 43, of Highmore, passed away, Monday, November 21, 2011 at the Avera Hand County Memorial Hospital in Miller.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 26, 2011 at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Highmore with Pastor David Peterson officiating. Burial followed in the Highmore Cemetery. Visitation was held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Friday, November 25, 2011 with a 7:00 p.m., prayer service at the church.
Mark Allen was born October 27, 1968 in Miller, SD to Richard LaFortune and Mary Genzler. He grew up in the Highmore and Lebanon areas where he attended school. He was known to his cousins as “Milk” as they could not pronounce Mark and later in life many called him “Gunk”.
He married LaNett Schlenker September 22, 1990 at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Highmore.
Mark worked as a farm hand for both Jay Anderson and Randy Baloun. However, he spent most of his life working construction; having worked for Ballew Construction and 20+ years for Westcott Construction; where he worked until his accident in 2007.
Mark loved to spend his free time with family. They enjoyed hunting, fishing and mud bogging together. He also enjoyed watching his western shows and listening to country music.
His life will be cherished by his wife, LaNett of Highmore; his children: Dustin (Kayla Rhoadarmer) of Blunt, and Amanda, Sasha and Jay all of Highmore; his mother, Mary Genzler of Highmore; one future grandchild; his siblings: Jeff (Veronica) of Clinton, MN, Randy (Robyn Ditter) of Norfolk, NE, and Amy Genzler of Sturgis; father-in-law: Robert (Fyrne) Schlenker of Freeman; brother and sister-in-laws: Rance (Liz) Schlenker of Solon, IA, LeAnn (Craig) Novak of Pierre, Marlin (Sondee) of Sioux Falls, Lona (Matt) Christensen of Rapid City and Bryan (Jeni) Wiens of Albany, MN; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Mark was preceded in death by his father, Richard LaFortune; mother-in-law, Marilyn Holder and cousin, Justin “Fuzz” Genzler.
The family prefers memorials.
Luze Funeral Home of Highmore has been entrusted with Mark’s arrangements.
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LaNett – So sorry to hear about Mark. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Amy, Ken, Sami & Tate
LaNett – Sorry to hear about Mark – Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Amy, Ken, Sami & Tate
LaNett & Family,
So sorry to hear about Mark…Your in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time…
Kathy, Matt, & Kenzee
LaNett and Family
My heart goes out to you LaNett. So sorry to hear about Mark. Your in our Thoughts and prayers. God Bless you.
The Mitchell’s
Patti,Ronnie,Duck,Dusty,and Sissy
LaNett and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers will be with you during this difficult time.
Carrie, Jim, Carson & Carly
LaNett and family,
you are all in our thoughts and prayers at this time. Mark was a great man that will be remembered and never forgotten. we had alot of good times with him and our hearts go out to you all at this time.
your friends,
bill and linda whipple
Lanette & family, Thinking of you and your family at this difficult time, may God’s Grace comfort you.
May the Lord hold you in his hands
and bless you during this difficult time. You will be in our thoughts and prayers
Loren and Edith Wheelhouse
My family sends many hugs to you, LaNett. God Bless…
So sorry Lanett, Amanda, Sasha, and Jay. I have thought of you many times already today and I will continue to. God Bless you and give you peace.
I am very sorry about your loss. Why people so young have to be taken is something I will never understand. Best wishes to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Deepest sympathy.
Kevin
So sorry to hear about your lose. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love you bunches
Lisa K
Words are never enough—-Lifting you and your family up in prayer.—Gordy and Cindy Sampson
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time.
Love,
Brandy and Josiah Combellick
LaNett,
I am so sorry for you and your families loss. I am thinking about you and sending you my hugs and prayers. Take care!
Love ya!!!
Paula
LaNett,
I am so sorry for you and your families loss. I’m thinking about you and I am sending you hugs and prayers. Take care!!
Love ya!!!
Paula
LaNett,
I’m so sorry for you and your families loss. I am thinking about you and I am sending you hugs and prayers. Take care!!!
Love ya!!
Paula
LaNett,
Sorry for you and your families loss. I have been thinking of you and sending all my hugs and prayers your way. Take care!! Love ya!!!
Paula
Lanett, we are so sorry to hear about Mark. His kind and friendly ways will always have a special place in my heart. Please give your kids a hug from us. You have had more than your share and our hearts ache for you. God Bless and comfort you! Love, Dee