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Mark Camper Obituary

MARK CAMPER

CRIDERSVILLE — Mark Allen Camper, 59 of Cridersville, passed away March 10, 2017 with his family by his side following a lengthy illness.

Mark was born April 19, 1957 in Lima, OH, to Ronald E. and Joyce A. (Burgess) Camper who both survive in Lima.

Mark was a 1975 graduate of Perry High School and worked for Ford Motor Company, Heat Treat Technologies and Rudolph Foods. He was a former member of Perry United Methodist Church.

Mark cherished time with his family and enjoyed gardening, bird watching, attending the Perry High School Commodores football and basketball games and taking long walks through our local parks. He was a great fan of The Ohio State Buckeyes and Cincinnati Bengals.

He was blessed with two children, Jennifer (Mike) Fox of Waynesfield and Michael Camper of Lima; five grandchildren, Hayden, Emily and Jaycee Fox and Kyson and Layla Camper.

Survivors also include, sister, Kimberly Rowland of Russells Point and brother, Rick (Deborah) Camper of Lima; and many aunts, uncles, nephews and cousins.

He is preceded in death by grandparents, Wilbur and LaDonna (Stotts) Camper Sr. and J. Howard and Katheryn (Prior) Burgess Sr.

Funeral services will begin 12:00 pm Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at CHILES - LAMAN FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICES, SHAWNEE CHAPEL. Pastor Bryan Bucher will officiate the service. Burial will follow in Fairmount Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Tuesday, March 14, prior to the funeral at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to The Park District Foundation of Allen County (Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District), 2355 Ada Road, Lima, Ohio 45801.

Condolences may be expressed at chiles-lamanfh.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Lima News from Mar. 12 to Mar. 13, 2017.

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Linda Toth

March 14, 2017

So sorry for the loss to the family.

Dianna Van Schoyck

March 14, 2017

So sorry for your loss, Condolences and prayers for all of the family.

March 14, 2017

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Regina Miller

March 13, 2017

I remember Mark from Perry High School, RIP Mark

Cassandra Luchini

March 13, 2017

Sorry for your loss .

March 13, 2017

So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for the family~~ Pam (Wade) Powell - (St. Marys, OH)

Terry Mulholland

March 13, 2017

Sorry for your loss and prayers for the family.

March 13, 2017

The Larry Ream family sends our condolences to Mark and his family. From Zephyrhills, Florida

Karen Turner

March 13, 2017

So very sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Ron & Karen (Vermillion) Turner

Brian G

March 13, 2017

Sorry for the families loss. Take comfort knowing that peace and eternal life await him.

Greg Miller

March 13, 2017

Sorry for your loss! May Mark find peace on the other side.

Joe&Elouise Roberts

March 12, 2017

So sorry for your lose Ron&Joyce. [email protected]

Cindy Mort

March 13, 2017

Thoughts and prayers for the whole family.

Deb Fox

March 12, 2017

Mark is family. When we were children,he and my brothers had so much fun camping out on family farm. I used to babysit him. My 2nd cousin. Rest in peace Mark! You are loved and now God will protect you. No more pain or suffering or sadness. I know you are in a much better place than this earth!

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