K. Mark Jungnitsch

Uncle K was always interested in others and what they were doing rather than talking about himself. He loved his family and friends and was always welcomed in our home. U.K. was game for anything and loved playing cards. When he won, he just smiled and that was his satisfaction and reward. I have only fond thoughts of him and am honored he was a big part of our family. On the humorous side, U.K. had a signal for us to let him know his visit should come to an end. He asked that we serve...

Uncle K had a quiet humility about him. Whenever he visited the family, he was always pleasant and ready for any adventure. I have very fond memories of Uncle K as a good, kind-hearted man, and an excellent card player!

We knew him as "Uncle K", although he was really our cousin. Uncle K. used to visit our family in California when we were kids. He always knew where family gatherings were being held, and would be a part of the action. He was a very good card player. In 1977 I was working in the Pacific Northwest as an Outside Salesman, and I would travel into the Eugene area. Uncle K. would let me stay with him with open arms every time I came to town. Until I read the tribute to him in the newspaper, I...

i always called Mark 'Jug'. He helped me rebuild 2 airplanes at the Springfield Airport. We always got together every Friday night in the rear of the airport maintainance hanger with the maintainance crew for a "Beer Debriefing". The airport crew that Jug worked with was: Jack Saunders,Bob Haxby,Ken Ward,Jack Calbrick,John Seabloom. Jug and I went on a sage rat hunting trip in the mid 70's in Eastern Oregon. We both had alot of fun and had a good time telling "Stories". Although, I...