Mark Allen Thompson

Mark Allen Thompson, 63, passed away on December 5, 2023, of natural causes. 

Mark Allen Thompson was born on March 13th, 1960, in the U.S.  Navy Hospital, San Diego, California to Milton and Beverly Thompson. He attended Brandon Valley High School in Sioux Falls, SD. On August 27th, 1984, he received his certificate of Completion of Apprenticeship where he completed his occupation for Master Carpenter. Mark was always recognized by his employers for his outstanding talents in his work.  

Mark married his first wife, Sylvia Crawford, on July 15th, 1987. They had two daughters, Shannan and Michelle. Later in life, he married former wife, Pam Knoff. He continued to have a great friendship with them both.

He had a passion for classic automobiles and once had a shiny, yellow 1946 ford pickup truck. In his younger years, he enjoyed running and could run for miles. His favorite holiday was the 4th of July. He always loved to celebrate with his family. He was a great swimmer and loved fishing for walleye. He was fond of his collection of skeleton skulls and would find the simplest things to be so valuable.  

Grateful for having shared his life are his children, Shannan (Steve) Schiller of Delano, MN, Michelle (Jeff) Thompson of Sioux Falls, SD; 7 grandchildren, Alicia, Sophi, Kaytlin, Taitum, Logan, Vivian, Cashton; his siblings Carol (Richard) Baumgart, Dale Thompson, Cindy (Doug) Weatherwax, Carrie Thompson, and Juli Rothenbuehler and many other family and friends.  

He was preceded in death by his parents, Milton, and Beverly.   

Mark's memorial services will be at Heritage Funeral Home on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at 3:00 p.m.  Family will be present one hour before the service for visitation. Private family burial will take place at the South Beaver Valley Cemetery.