Mark William Ahlbrand

1955 - 2013

Mark William Ahlbrand obituary, 1955-2013, Other Towns, FL

BORN

1955

DIED

2013

Mark Ahlbrand Obituary

In Loving Memory of

Mark William Ahlbrand

Sept. 21, 1955 - Dec. 24, 2013

Mark William Ahlbrand, 58, of Naples, FL went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 24, 2013. Mark grew up in Ft. Wayne, IN. He graduated from Indiana University in 1977 with a B.S. degree in political science/forensics. He graduated from Valparaiso Law School in 1979 with a Juris Doctor (JD) degree in courtroom litigation and criminal justice. He attended the Naval Justice School in Newport, RI as a Commissioned Officer in the JAG Corp, U.S. Navy. He was stationed in Jacksonville, FL. Upon leaving the Navy, Mark worked as assistant state attorney for Lee County, and later worked in private practice in Ft. Myers as a defense attorney.

Mark was an avid lover of the sea and sailing. "If you want to talk to your Creator, take a walk on the beach at sunrise." His humor and wit was a source of joy for all who knew him. He was passionate about animals, our government and its military. His church home was Celebration Beach Church, Naples.

He is survived by his children, Erik and Allison Ahlbrand (Orlando), his beloved parents, Dr. and Mrs. Roland (Marilyn) Ahlbrand (Bonita Springs, FL), and his sisters, Linda Keller (Denver, CO) and Lisa Twadell (Gurnee, IL).

A service honoring Mark's life will be held at Faith Lutheran Church in Naples on Friday, Jan. 10, 2014 at 2 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Humane Society of Naples.

Published by The News-Press on Dec. 29, 2013.
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Our deepest sympathies and our love and prayers are with Bud and Marilyn. We mourn the loss of Mark. Jack and Gail

Jack Fretz

February 28, 2014

Doc,Marilyn,Linda and Lisa...he will be forever in my heart.

Marcine Smith

January 22, 2014

Mark was the love of my life for the last 2 years. I loved everything about your son. I loved every minute with him, we just thought we had more time. He touched many people and had many friends. He will be missed. I'm sure you're heart is broken just like mine. Rest in Peace. He will always be in my heart. :)

Phillis Adams

January 11, 2014

Our prayers and much love to Uncle Bud, Aunt Marilyn, Linda, Lisa & families. Rest in peace Mark. --Carol Anne

January 10, 2014

From One MARINE to a fellow SAILOR, Semper Fidelis

James E. Adams

January 10, 2014

Mark was a mentor and friend. He will be missed.

Jack Peterson

January 2, 2014

Mark was a brilliant and very effective prosecutor. In my mind, few have ever left a more positive impression. One day we struck up a spiritual conversation about places of worship and subsequent to that Mark -along with his family- attended our home church Grace United Methodist, in Cape Coral, Florida. May his soul rest in peace. My condolences go out to his entire family.

Miguel C. Fernández III

January 2, 2014

Love and Prayers to you Dr. Alhbrand (Bud) and Marilyn. Joyce and Lee Anderson Fort Wayne

January 1, 2014

My heart and prayers go out to his family. It was a shock to hear he had past away. Mark was and always will be a hell of a prosecutor. I will miss him dearly.

Dawn O'Shea-Greene

December 31, 2013

Mark was a first class prosecutor and I will always be appreciative for the assistance he provided the Florida Department of Corrections.

Manley Jaquiss

December 31, 2013

My deepest sympathies go out to the entire Ahlbrand family, particularly to Dr. and Mrs. Ahlbrand, Linda and Lisa.

Remembering childhood memories from growing up with Mark on Northlawn Drive in Fort Wayne, foretold the success he would achieve during his adult life. My mother and I remember the silver tongue and wit he displayed even as a child. Qualities I'm sure he employed in the court room. I also remember admiring him as being the only kid in the neighborhood who could talk to my mother like an adult and make her laugh.

One of my fond memories from back then is playing the board game of Risk in the backyard with Mark. He taught me how both strategy and luck were important in achieving success. Lessons even more cherished on those occasions when I would beat him at the game he taught me to play.

David Cleveland

December 31, 2013

The Ahlbrands hold a special place in my heart. You have my deepest sympathy in Mark's passing. Mark is with The Lord in a place of unspeakable beauty-- but I know you will always miss him in this life. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Joel

Joel Erwin

December 30, 2013

I worked with Mark at the Public Defender's Office. He took pride in the work that he did and he cared about the client's he represented. I am glad that Mark is in God's loving arms.

Darbi McKeever

December 30, 2013

Dear Ahlbrand family,
I'm so sorry to hear about Mark. I was just in Ft. Wayne for another classmates memorial service (Gwen Buesking Moore) and Tom Terrell and I drove by Marks house and had a wonderful conversation about Mark. While there we went to a Concordia game and relived some history, Mark was part of my story and history. He made me laugh everyday. We had great talks and fun! His practical jokes with Linda were epic, the best and they made everyone smile! I loved Mark but know he is resting in the loving arms of his Savior. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers! Much love, Angie Patterson Gruner

Angie Patterson-Gruner

December 30, 2013

My the Peace of the Lord be with Mark's family....May Mark
rest in Peace. Joe D'Alessandro

Joseph D'Alessandro

December 30, 2013

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Sharon Young

December 29, 2013

It is hard to believe that Mark is gone. I will always remember Amy and all the kids on Northlawn playing in the back yards. My prayers are with both of you.

Sue Wilkens-Pilgrim

December 29, 2013

We are so sorry to hear of your son's death. Even though we were not acquainted with Mark, we do know that he had great parents! We still miss you in Fort Wayne!
Grace and Peace,
Curt and Dee

Dee and Curt Smith

December 29, 2013

So very sorry to hear of your loss. Mark seems like he was such a great young man. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
From the daughter of a former patient of yours in Ft. Wayne.

Phyllis Bletzacker-Ort

December 29, 2013

Mark was my neighbor at Harbor lakes. He was always ready to help me carry my grocerys in, take out my garbage etc. He had such a sense of humor. I enjoyed his company at the pool. He loved the sun and water. He had a great outlook on his life when he learned of his illness. He said "God has a plan and whatever it is I accept it." He is in Peace now. God Bless You All.

Ruth Ann Couture

December 29, 2013

May the Lord be with all of you during your time of loss.

Donna Jean and Roger Christy

December 28, 2013

We send our sympathy and prayers to Mark's family and wish them strength given by the Lord during this time. We celebrate Mark's life with them all.

Bill and Jean Lawrence

December 27, 2013

Dear Bud, Marilyn, Erik, Allison, Linda, and Lisa,
This world with its challenges and problems is not the end for any of us. While on this earth, Mark demonstrated a strong belief in the Lord. Rest assured that Mark is with Him now and is at peace.

Margaret and Jim Russo

December 27, 2013

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