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When hammering out business deals as director of strategic engineering, "he was just very calm all the time, always smiling," said Usha Chaudhary, a vice president at Freddie Mac.
Schurmeier, 44, a former Wheaton resident, oversaw 50 Freddie Mac employees.
He expressed a certain unease about his trips to the World Trade Center, said his father, Jerry.
"He didn't like it too much," his father said. "He just commented that it wasn't his favorite place to go."
Schurmeier was a 1975 graduate of Wheaton North High School, where he developed an interest in musical theater as a senior and landed leading roles in "Hello, Dolly!" "Godspell" and other student productions.
But he decided to pursue a career in business like his father, a retired investment portfolio manager, and received a master's degree in business administration from American University in Washington.
At the U.S. Treasury Department he served on a three-person team that developed a system allowing online and telephone investment in treasury securities, his father said. He joined Freddie Mac about 10 years ago.
He was a resident of McLean, Va., and was attending a financial technology conference on the 106th floor of the World Trade Center's north tower when it was slammed by American Airlines Flight 11.
He leaves behind his wife, Ayako, and son, Mason, 5.
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Roger Durham
September 11, 2020
Mark - I'm thinking about you today - 19 years later. And remembering you as my Theta Chi Big Brother. Your spirit and smile live on. We miss you!
Mike Sweigart
April 4, 2020
Mark, you were well loved, and now very much missed. Thank you for being my friend.
Love you Brother.
Dave Felman
September 12, 2018
Mark, all of your Theta Chi fraternity brothers are thinking of you on this anniversary of the 9/11 tragedy. We remember you as a great friend -- always in good spirits and fun. Bless you and your family.
Cindy Stearns
September 11, 2016
What a gift Mark was to this world. In high school, his many talents made it clear that he could have been or done anything in this life. But what makes him unforgettable to me is that, whatever he did, he did with kindness. Thank you, Mark. The presence of your kindness lives on.
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Christine Lucas
September 11, 2015
Remembering you today.
Laurie (Heaton) Ferry
September 11, 2012
Thinking of Mark's family today. Mark and I attended school together in Wheaton, IL. I remember the friendly, smiling, funny, tall guy from grade school thru high school. It's just sad he was taken from this life so young and tragically. I wish peace and love to you all.
October 6, 2011
I rode my motorcycle representing Mark in the 9/11 Foundation Memorial Ride. It was very emotional for me as it was for just under 3000 of us each representing with honor a victim of 9/11. Bob Bell Nashua, NH
Glenn Harman
September 29, 2011
I never knew Mark or his family. But I live in Galena, Illinois, the county seat of Jo Daviess County, the northwestern-most county of Illinois. Yesterday I went hiking at the Schurmeier Forest, a beautiful area of wilderness that has been preserved under the auspices of the Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation in memory of Mark. This incredibly peaceful place is several miles southeast of the small town of Elizabeth. It includes about 2 miles of hiking trails. For one trail, there is a brochure describing several natural features, especially the types of trees one passes. The only development is a very nice picnic shelter. This is such a beautiful and peaceful place, which serves as a tribute to a wonderful person who was lost in such a tragic, non-peaceful event. All of you who knew him would be very proud of this forest and the way it memorializes Mark. We who live here are grateful to have it.
Henry Lawrence
September 11, 2011
My mind cannot conjure an image of Mark without a smile on his face. Even today, his smile, his humor, and his good hearted friendship make the pains of the 9/11 tragedy easier to bear. Thank you Mark for touching all our lives and for the continuing joy your memory brings.
Johanna Jackson
September 11, 2011
I think of Mark not only every September 11, or anytime someone mentions 9/11, but every time I eat on the patio at Freddie Mac overlooking his memorial garden.
There have been few people I truly had respect for at work - he was one of them. He was an upstanding, caring, funny guy. I often wonder how his wife and son are - Mason and my daughter were born I think - a week apart - I remember how we used to talk in the pantry at least every week about changes his wife and I went thru - and changes the babies went thru.
I hope his family is well and I hope his son knows what a great man his father was.
Les Milner
September 11, 2011
Each year at this time I remember you and our too brief encounter as colleagues at Freddie Mac. Prayers are said, tears are shade, and my thoughts go out to your family and young son. Rest brief friend, rest.
John McDonald
September 8, 2011
Jerry. Ever since I heard of the loss of your Son, I think of You and your wife, espesialy at this sad time of the year.
Laura Travis
September 7, 2011
I will always remember Mark's great humor at Janet and Ramiro's wedding and thinking that he was a really great guy. On the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, please know that Mark is still loved, remembered, and a hero in the hearts of many. God Bless Mark and all who love him.
Annette Messitt
September 12, 2010
Thinking of you today.
Marian Kay
September 11, 2008
Thinking of you all today. God Bless You and Your Family and know that we think of you and our prayers and hugs surround you today and always. MK
kristine
May 21, 2007
As I cross-stitched your name on the memorial that I am doing for all of the victims, I prayed for you and your family. Please know that your death was not in vain. We will always remember. God Bless.
P Tabbernor
March 4, 2007
In memory....
Stephanie Pupillo (Hinsey)
January 1, 2005
L. Jon,
I am sorry to learn about the death of your nephew. With an uncle like you I know he was a great man. I too lost my nephew in Dessert Storm. It is just heart wrenching.
For all the Schurmeier family my condolences and be proud of L. Jon too. I am able to write this because he saved my life. It seems the Schurmeiers put themselves in the position to help humanity!
God Bless, Steff
Christine & Daniel Lucas
April 7, 2004
We never got to meet Mark, but we know he must have been someone very special for Ayako to marry him. We will never forget your loss.
charles pierson
August 31, 2002
FRIEND OF JON SCHURMEIER,MARK'S UNCLE.
Doug Cairns
August 10, 2002
Mark, you were such a great friend, boss, co-worker, husband, father, neighbor, host, music lover. I miss you now every day. Our heart goes out to Ayako and Mason.
Ron Daly
May 21, 2002
A beautiful man who will be truly missed.
Mark, with a heart of gold, you touched so many lives. Your spirit of kindness and patience in the midst of adversity will be remembered most. You are thought of daily by all of us here at Freddie Mac.
God Bless You and Your Family!
Angie Campbell
May 16, 2002
May God Bless you and watch over the family and friends that you left behind last September. May you rest in peace forever more.
April 23, 2002
DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS BEAUTIFUL MAN..MARK SCHURMEIER AND MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS HIS LOVING FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS..GOD BLESS AMERICA AND NEW YORK...MAY JESUS AND ST.MARK GREET YOU AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN...AMEN
Richard MacDonald
March 11, 2002
I'll remember you always as part of my "Hope" family. May God bless you in eternity and comfort and soothe your family until you can meet up with them again Mark as you most surely will.........Rick MacDonald
Bob Mills
January 29, 2002
To all who loved Mark,
Mark is being remembered in a very special way by both friends and strangers affiliated with his alma mater, Wake Forest University.
I invite you to learn about this legacy a this website:
http://www.wfu.edu/alumni/schurmeier.html
I remember Mark fondly from the days when I was his fraternity's adviser. May his closest friends and family experience God's peace.
Sincerely,
Bob Mills
Associate Vice President
Wake Forest University
Barbara (Johnson)Genther
December 30, 2001
Jerry and Sue,
Having lived in the New York area for the last 20 years (just recently moved up to Old Saybrook, CT), I was not surprised that I knew some of the victims of Sept. 11th, but I was very shocked and saddened when Sally Kayser Irwin told me that your Mark was one of those lost that day. I and my first husband, BJ, lived across the street from Sally and Bill Kayser on Forest Avenue with our two boys, Scott and Andy for a couple of years before moving down to Arrowhead. Mark was the teenager that everyone looked up to! Please accept my deepest sympathy and forgive this way of trying to reach you, but it's the only way I could think of. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Mark's wife and child. . . Barb
Teresa Jahn
December 13, 2001
We are very sorry for your loss of Mark. Our hearts cry with you.
America Cries
We see your sorrow-
and our hearts cry....
We can not erase your pain
but you do not have to face the anguish alone-for we-
-the American people-
are beside you.
We so desperately want to have the touch that brings you comfort,
the strength that gives you courage,
and the words to lighten your spirits.
And when we are left speechless
may the silence of our nation weave love into your hearts
to ease your sorrow.
May you find healing through our nation's strength as we-
-the American people-
face this difficult time together. Our hearts are with you. Teresa Jahn
Dixon, IL
Kip Zahn
October 20, 2001
To Ayako and Mason,
My thoughts are with you. Mark was a great guy. I will miss him.
Kip
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