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Mark WISNIEWSKI Obituary

WISNIEWSKI Mark It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend, Mark Wisniewski, 61, on July 18, 2012. Mark died in surgery following a car accident in the Finger Lakes region of New York. Mark was born in Tiffin, Ohio in 1951 to Lawrence and Theodora Wisniewski. He attended school in Minnesota, and lived there nearly forty years before moving to Toledo, Ohio in 2001. A tax accountant by vocation, Mark was an adventurer at heart: an avid runner, biker, cross-country skier, and kayaker, often using the wooden kayak he built himself. Mark loved to travel and was always seeking out new experiences-he recently took up yoga, curling, and skijoring. Mark was also committed to service: active in the leadership of the First Unitarian Church of Toledo, advocating for the protection of clean water resources and regularly donating blood. He loved celebrations that included good food and wine, and pursued winemaking as a hobby for the last ten years, expressing his artistic instinct. Most of all, Mark loved his family and friends. His mischievous sense of humor and joyful spirit brightened the lives of all who knew him. Mark was preceded in death by his mother, Theodora. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Ellen L. Kluz; son, Garrett Kluz-Wisniewski; daughter, Lauren K.W. Brennan; son-in-law, Peter Brennan; father, Lawrence Wisniewski; sisters, Joanne (Ron) Burnett, Andrea (Vince) Pellegrino, and Michelle (Russ) Reinhardt; brothers, Matthew (Laura) Wisniewski, Luke Wisniewski, John (Mary) Wisniewski, Peter (Carol) Wisniewski, Paul (Janet) Wisniewski, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. A memorial service for Mark will be held on July 28, 2012 at 10:30 a.m., at First Unitarian Church of Toledo, 3205 Glendale Ave., Toledo, Ohio. There will also be a tribute to Mark in Minnesota on August 19, 2012. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mark's name to Ohio Citizen Action or the American Red Cross. Those wishing to leave online expressions of sympathy may visit http://inmemoryofmarkw.blogspot.com Arrangements by Thomas I. Wisniewski Funeral Home (419) 531-4424.

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Published by The Blade from Jul. 25 to Jul. 26, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Mark WISNIEWSKI

22 Entries

Anne Parrish

July 22, 2013

Mr. Wisniewski was very much in my thoughts and prayers on the one year anniversary of the accident that took his life and my nephew's (Patrick). I continue to pray for his wife and loved ones.

Pat Held

January 27, 2013

I recently be became aware of Mark's death. He was one of my best friends in high school at St. John's Prep. We paled around together and he stayed at my house for a time after school got out because the graduation ceremony was a few days later and it wasn't time effective to have him go home to Michigan and then come back. We had a great time and I also fondly recall our days together at St.John's University. May he blessed with eternal peace. May you be blessed with his memory as am I.

Laurie Heid

July 30, 2012

Dear Ellen,
Thinking of you and wishing you comfort.

Melissa Ellerbrock

July 28, 2012

Dear Ellen,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Gina Atassi

July 27, 2012

Ellen and Lauren, I'm sorry for your loss. It's a hardtime, but you are strong. Support each other and your entire family. Your friends will help to.Let them when you can>. Thinking of you both and send strength vibes... Gina from jazzercise

Maureen Hines

July 27, 2012

I wish to extend my heartfelt condolences on the untimely death of your husband, Mark.

Harley & Maria King

July 27, 2012

Ellen,
We am sending you daily hugs. May each give you strength. We still remember the dinner we shared with
Ruth, Mark and you.

Laurie Brassie

July 26, 2012

To the family and friends of this wonderful man, please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss.

Sincerely,

Christy Owed

July 26, 2012

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers in this very sad time.

Diana Campos Co-worker and friend of Matt

July 26, 2012

May God bless you during this difficult time and keep you in his arms.

John & Cindy Parris (Aksamitowski)

July 26, 2012

To Uncle Larry and family,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you during this very sad time. Even though I didn't get to know Mark really well, he was an awesome cousin and a great man.

Mary Haines

July 26, 2012

Dear Ellen,
Words cannot express my sadness for your loss. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts.

July 26, 2012

From uncle Mike, aunt Nina and the family our deepest condolences to the whole family. Mark will be missed by all.

Anne & Wayne Parrish

July 26, 2012

Please know our thoughts and prayers are with Mr. Wisniewski's friends and family as you all try to deal with the loss of this amazing person who graced your lives. While trying to make sense of this double tragedy, I can only reason that Mr. Wisniewski and our nephew, Patrick, were called upon to join together for a greater purpose. I also pray for Mrs. Klutz that she will heal both body and mind. Our sincerest sympathy,

Deb Haas

July 26, 2012

Ellen..I know there is nothing right now that we can say or do to take the hurt away but just wanted you to know all your jazzercise friends are thinking of you.

David and Kristine Brassie ( Patrick Parrishs Aunt and Uncle)

July 26, 2012

We would like to extend our condolences to the entire Wisniewski/Kluz family. There are no words to express how sorry we are for your loss. As we try to heal and move forward please know there are many prayers with you now and in the future. May all your memories keep Mark alive in your heart. He sounded like an amazing man! God bless you today and always.

Sherri (Wisniewski) Schnabel

July 26, 2012

I was truly saddened to learn of the loss of a great man and cousin.
My prayers and deepest sympathy for the entire Wisniewski and Kluz Families.
May God's love and guidance see you through the weeks and months ahead.

Cheri Spoo

July 25, 2012

Our hearts were saddened when we heard of yours and Mark's accident. We will pray for your healing from this tragedy. Mark was such a happy person and we were richer because we knew him. We will see you on Saturday.
Cheri and Kevin Spoo

Lynda Yinger

July 25, 2012

Ellen I'm so sorry to here of the loss of Mark. There is nothing that can make the hurt any less, but my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

July 25, 2012

Very saddened to hear of Mark's passing. He's been a familiar and friendly face around HCR for many years. Please accept my greatest sympathies.

Lydia Mason

July 25, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with Mark's family.

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