Mark Sargent
December 19, 1958 ~ March 21, 2019
On March 21, 2019, Mark Dwight Sargent of Custer, SD left the earth and entered eternity after a massive heart attack at the age of 60.
Celebration of Mark’s life was held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at the First Presbyterian Church in Wessington with Rev. Tom Brantner of Huron, SD officiating. Visitation with family present was held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Monday, March 25, 2019 at the church. Private burial was held at the Wessington Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established for Mark’s son, Joseph.
Mark was born on December 19 1958 in Wessington, SD to parents Burton and Helen (Dague) Sargent. Mark grew up milking cows on the family farm north of Wessington. He graduated from James Valley Christian School in 1977. In 1978 he married JoAnne Schultz and to this union 3 daughters were born. They farmed just miles from his brothers and dad (the lazy fourmen) until 1984 when he was called into the ministry.
The family moved to Springfield, MO where Mark attended Central Bible College and graduated with his bachelor’s degree in Biblical Studies. After planting a church in Toluca, IL the family returned to Huron, SD in 1991 to pastor Huron Church of the Open Bible where he served until 2006. During his time at Open Bible he volunteered at Our Home Rediscovery and the local nursing homes, led a local children’s outreach program, founded a non-profit To The Nations, and took countless missions trips to Mexico, Africa, and India where he conducted evangelical crusades and brought food, clothing, & other essential supplies to the indigenous people. He also visited federal prisons, rehabilitation facilities, and orphanages.
On March 20 2010 he married Becky Hoogendoorn and a few years later they welcomed son Joseph Michael. In 2016 they moved to Custer, SD to pastor First Baptist Church of Custer. To sum up the extent of his ministries and the lives he touched in a few sentences is nearly impossible.
Left behind to carry on his legacy are his loving wife, Becky; son, Joseph; daughters: Richelle (JR) Hofer, Melissa Sargent (Henry Dittman), Heather (Judson) Moore and their mother JoAnne Sargent; brothers: Kirk (Chris) Sargent and Kent (Elaine) Sargent; sister, Kaye (Rudy) Vercler; grandchildren: Leslie (Chanze) Powell, Clay Sargent, Mason Hofer, Caleb Sargent, Zach Hofer, Dusty Sargent, and Addilyn Moore; as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Burton and Helen Sargent; and niece, Mariah Sargent.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Mark's arrangements.
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Sorry to here of your loss He will be missed by al of People Our Deepest Sympathy Dick and Kathy Splichal
Dear Family I am so sorry for your loss. In years past I had the privilege of being Pastor Marks evangelist. He was always excited about the meetings. Blessings on you family during this time. Gordon and Ramona Hofer
I have so many good memories of singing with Mark when he was in Huron at Open Bible. He will be missed. We were saddened to hear of his passing. Pray for strength for of of his family.
I remember when he went to Acapulco on a missions trip and how his face lit up about all the kids there praising and worshiping. And how he came all the way to OK to do my wedding and then wasn’t registered in the state so it wasnt even legal lol. But he came because he cared. I know he is in the presence of his father, in a place of love now.
I’m so sorry for your loss praying for you and your family
Pastor Mark was do good to us when my husband was I’ll 2 years ago in Custer. He wasn’t even officially at the church, but came to visit St the house & then several visits to the State Veterans Home. A truly wonderful man of God. My sincere sympathy to Becky & the rest of the family.
So so sorry about this! I have always loved Mark and his family! My daughters and i have such fond memories of him. He came and did chores for us before he went to school. Was always such a upbeat blessing to be around! he would come in after chores as he started so early before school and play with the girls for a little bit! So sorry he had to leave this earth so soon! Love and Grace to all his family!! Mary, Emily, Deanna & Lisa
Sorry for loss. If I could say something to Pastor Mark. Thanks for always being there for me in the early years. I literally just dropped in on you and you dropped everything to lend an ear.
Deepest condolences to all of the Sargent family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. God Bless
It is difficult when a parent passes from this life to the next. Cherish your memories. Hugs to you and your family.
Our heart and prayers go out to Mark’s family. I will always remember Mark helped me out when he was in high school by getting up early and coming to my place and feeding cattle before going to school. He always will have a special place in my heart. God Bless You Mark
So sorry to hear of your loss of my cousin Mark. He has touched many lives with his ministry.He has done many great deeds for God here on earth and now our Saviour has a plan for him in his Holy Kingdom. Mark will be remembered and missed by many. Love you Mark. Rest in Peace. Thoughts,Love and Prayers to family. Glenda & Randy Hecht and Family
I’m so sorry. Mark and I were at Central Bible College together and spent several summers on the grounds and janitorial crew. Married students with family, stayed around in the summers to work and take classes. I eventually went on into ministry as a United Methodist Minister. Mark was a lot of fun to work with. Always had a story, joke or we could go deep into thoughts and bounce ideas and we did intentional times of prayer together. Appreciate him so much. Peace.
I’m so very sorry for your family’s loss with Pastor Mark’s Home Going. I remember Pastor Mark and Family from the Huron Open Bible Days when ya’ll faithfully ministered to my Grandfather Maurice Sloan. He loved each of you. Praying for God to be your great comfort in this terrible time of loss. Sending hugs and covering you in prayer.
I am soo sorry to hear of Marks passing. We are thinking of you Becky and Joseph. Love and prayers to you.
We are saddened by the loss of Pastor Mark.