MARK DANIEL KNEE

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MARK KNEE Obituary

MARK DANIEL KNEE, 40, of Ludington, Mich., died Sunday, March 29, 2015, due to injuries received in a skiing accident. Born May 16, 1974, in Fort Wayne, he was the son of Daniel I. and Lynn Jo (Carroll) Knee. He was a 1992 graduate of Homestead High School, Fort Wayne, and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Wildlife Conservation from Northern Michigan University. On Sept. 23, 2000, Mark married Jennifer Ann McWilliams at the Portage Point Inn in Onekama. Mark was currently employed as a wildlife biologist by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources at the Baldwin Field Office. He also was a fishing guide for Schmidt Outfitters in Wellston, Mich. An avid outdoorsman, he was a member of Ducks Unlimited. He enjoyed fishing, skiing, hiking, camping, fly tying, and duck hunting. Mark was an excellent friend to many and enjoyed spending time with his family. Survivors include his wife and two sons, Jennifer, Carter and Adam Knee, all of Ludington; his parents; sister, Erin (Mike) Dougherty and their boys, Jacob and Joseph, all of Novi, Mich.; and his maternal grandmother, Leanore Krom of North Manchester, Ind. Funeral service is 11 a.m. Friday, April 3, 2015, at Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Ludington, Mich., with Pastor Doug Beutler officiating. The family will receive friends from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday, April 3, 2015, at the funeral home. Memorials in Mark's name may be directed to the McWilliams-Knee Benefit Fund c/o West Shore Bank, PO Box 627, Ludington, MI 49431. www.themarkkneememorial.com Please visit Mark's personal page of memories at www.oakgrovefh.com to share a story or photo. The family has entrusted the Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center of Ludington, Mich. with funeral arrangements.

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Apr. 1, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for MARK KNEE

8 Entries

Erin Hughes (Miller)

April 13, 2015

My deepest sympathy goes to your family. My prayers are with all the family.

April 4, 2015

We are so sorry for your loss and our thoughts are with your family.
Gayle and John Bloom
Lesley Bloom Wright

Peggy Brostoski

April 3, 2015

Mark was a very special young man to me. My first year at Homestead and he and his friends made it more than interesting to say the least. They made it fun and crazy. Mark was the leader of the band of brothers and rightly so. He could make me so mad at times, but it didn't last long. All he had to do was put on that grin and you just burst out laughing. Mark also had a very tender side. Our oldest daughter was severely injured in the 6th grade by a couple of boys goofing off. Mark found out and let her know, "If anyone ever gives you trouble again, let me know and the guys and I will take care of them." She still remembers that. He loved to come to our house to fish and I was so hoping that when he visited Fort Wayne he would show up unexpectedly. But, it is not to be. His family is more than welcome to come anytime. I guess you could say we love Mark like a son. Our love and prayers go out to his entire family. God Bless You Mark for He Has You Now. Much Love To All George, Stacey, Stephanie and "Brewski" p.s. Yep the nickname Mark gave me.

Susan Ringenberg Miller

April 2, 2015

Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Connie (Smith) Milam

April 2, 2015

My heart has a tender love for your family at this time, Lynn Jo.

April 1, 2015

To all in your family we send our deepest sympathy. Many happy
memories for us. Thinking of you.
Carol, Christian, Daniel,Courtney, Cashman

Joyce and Keith West

April 1, 2015

It is with a heavy heart we wish you God's comfort as you mourn and then His peace. In caring love

Ric Zehner

April 1, 2015

Mark loved to fish and hunt. My son Knute, and Mark enjoyed fishing and hunting, and skiing together. They worked and played hard. From fishing the Pere Marquette River (P.M.) to the Manistee to Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay, to Little and Big Bay DeNoc, and Lake Superior, they enjoyed each others company fishing and hunting. Oh, the stories these two would tell. From pheasants, to ducks and geese, to rabbits, deer, and grouse, and bear, they had fun enjoying the great out-of-doors.
Mark had this big appetite for guiding on the P.M. and then stepping up to the bigger Manistee. Wow. He enjoyed his guest, showing them where and how to present his hand tied flies. His knowledge of the environment and his explanations of the interactions taking place thoroughly enlightened his fishing guests. It has been fun watching and hearing about what Mark was up too. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. My deepest sympathy to your family, Mark.

Ric Zehner,
Fort Wayne, and Traverse City

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