Name: Visitation for Marc John Dettmann
Start: 2020-10-25T18:00:00.000Z
End: 2020-10-25T19:00:00.000Z
Location: Batten Funeral Home - Ruckersville

Marc John Dettmann

April 3, 1951 - October 21, 2020

On Saturday, October 21, 2020, Marc John Dettmann, a loving husband, and father of four children passed away at the age of 69. Marc was born April 3, 1951, in West Allis, Wis., to Karl and Beverly Dettmann, the second of five children.

Marc received his B.A. from Luther College before attending the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania where he received his master's in business administration and graduated Summa Cum Laude. Marc then received his Juris Doctor degree from Harvard University. While at Harvard, Marc met the love of his life, Mary Elizabeth Gallagher, and married her on October 6, 1979.

While Marc's early career focused on practicing law, he found a passion for healthcare management and joined the Mayo Clinic in its health administration. Marc spent the remainder of his career in the health sector, working for the University of Wisconsin Health System before retiring as the Chief Executive Officer of the University of Virginia Health Services Foundation.

Marc had a passion for the arts and sports. Growing up, he won many state and national awards for science, math, and art. He continued his passion for art into adulthood, using his time in retirement to paint when possible. In addition, Marc was an avid baseball fan and loved to cheer on the Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, and Milwaukee Braves – now Brewers.

Marc was a lifelong collector of stamps, coins, baseball cards, and scripophily (collecting signatures from historically significant people). He was a skilled woodworker and constructed beautiful furniture for his home. He enjoyed model trains and would often build trains from scratch.

Marc was preceded in death by his father, Karl, and mother, Beverly. He is survived by his wife, Mary, four children, Andrew, Kathleen, Bridget, and Ryan; brothers, David, Scott, and Paul, sister, Yvonne; and four grandchildren.

A special thank you to the Innovations staff at Rosewood Village Hollymead and Riley from Home Instead for their kind care during Marc's battle with Parkinson's Disease and Lewy Body Dementia.

A visitation will be held at Ryan Funeral Home on Sunday, October 25, 2020, from 2 until 3 p.m., followed by a memorial service from 3 until 4 p.m. Social distancing and mask requirements will be requested for the service. A funeral service will be held at New Horizon United Church of Christ in Boltonville, Wisconsin at 1 p.m., on Saturday, October 31, 2020. Interment will follow at Boltonville Union Cemetery located on Bolton Drive Kewaskum, Wis.

In lieu of flowers please feel free to make memorial contributions to Hospice of the Piedmont, Parkinson's Foundation, Lewy Body Dementia Association (LBDA), or a charity of your choice.

Ryan Funeral Home of Ruckersville, Va., is handling memorial arrangements.

An online guest book is available at www.ryanfuneral.com.

Ryan Funeral Home

12819 Spotswood Trl Ruckersville, VA 22968

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Published by Daily Progress on Oct. 24, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for Marc Dettmann

14 Entries

Dan McCarter

November 2, 2020

Mary, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your Family. I learned so much from Marc during my time on the HSF board. I fondly remember the Christmas parties that you all had at your house. He was a wonderful man that helped many people.

Jane Henderson

October 28, 2020

My sincere sympathy is sent out to the family of Marc Dettmann. After reading his obituary, I understand that Marc was a very accomplished person with many talents and interests throughout his life. Although I did not have the pleasure of knowing Marc personally, his father Karl was my godfather.

Jane Dettmann Henderson

Sim & Donna Galazka

October 27, 2020

We are so saddened to hear this. We remember meeting Marc and Mary at the Clifton Inn wine cellar when Marc interviewed for his position at HSF! At that night we knew that Marc was a remarkable man and person. Mary, may you and your family be comforted that Marc is at peace.

Trish Cluff

October 27, 2020

I had the privilege of working with Marc while at UVA. His quiet manner and thoughtful approach was beyond measure. May your memories bring you peace.

Tracie Briggs

October 26, 2020

Mr. Dettmann was a very kind man. I remember meeting him on April 10, 2000, we were both starting our 1st day at Health Services Foundation. He will truly be missed. Sending prayers to his family.

George Soule

October 26, 2020

Mary and children, I am so sorry for your loss. Marc and I were classmates at Harvard Law School and roommates in the summer of 1978 when we were law clerks in Minneapolis. He was highly intelligent and super nice guy. I'm sorry you lost him way too soon.

Colleen Loehr

October 25, 2020

I’ll never forget meeting Mary at Brownsville Elementary, we clicked, it was a Midwest Chicago connection and immediate. I was a newlywed relocated to Cville and missing my family. Mary and Marc welcomed my husband and I like we were family from day one. From dinners to laundry to watching kids to borrowing cars. Mary was my mentor in education, Marc was our mentor in life. There was time when jobs and graduation were to separate my husband and I and their immediate response was, live here and pass it on one day. It’s an small token that has shaped my family, The amazing Dettmann children have become family, with Ryan in Chicago, we attempted to return the favor. I can’t say enough how blessed and honored we were to know Marc and the Dettmann family. Please know the entire Loehr, Larisey and Gainer families send our love and prayers from Chicago.

James Carnes

October 25, 2020

I was very saddened to learn of Marc's recent passing. He was a consistently kind and supportive individual to those at the HSF (now UPG) and the UVA School of Medicine -- and his diagnoses and the associated struggles were particularly tragic given his intellect, skills, and abilities. I know those struggles have been difficult for the entire family, and wish everyone peace and sincere condolences.

David Masters

October 25, 2020

I was very saddened to learn of Marc’s passing. We were friends and colleagues of the Practice Plan Roundtable while Marc was leading practice plans at WI and VA. We shared a lot of good times over the years. Marc will be missed my all who knew him. My condolences to all Marc’s family.
David Masters

William Kennedy

October 24, 2020

So sorry to hear about Marc’s death... since moving to MA I have often thought of him and your family. You surrounded him with love during these past years; he could not have asked for more. Now he is at peace and you all can rest. I cared very much for Marc; he was a good friend and colleague. Take care, Mary, my love to you and the kids.

Patricia Crawford

October 24, 2020

What a tragic loss for all of you! So sorry to hear of Marc’s passing. Holding all of you close in my thoughts and prayers. God’s peace to all of the Dettmann family!

John Murray

October 22, 2020

God bless you Marc for being such an amazing man, husband, father and brother. I know that you already have a special place in heaven and I trust God will now let you rest in eternal peace.

ellen cohen

October 22, 2020

Dear Mary and Family,
As I have shared with you in the past Marc was one of my favorite people. It isn't often one is lucky enough to meet someone who is witty, smart, charming and a totally good human being. Marc had only kind words to say about people and had the ability to make everyone feel good around him. What a great loss for you , your Family
and all of the many friends and colleagues Marc had. Though we knew each other as colleagues I always considered you friends......friends who made me a better person for having known you. Love, Ellen & Larry

Smitty Pignatelli

October 22, 2020

Hi Mary,
I’m so sorry for your loss. All the Lenox thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. I hope that the many happy memories you have will carry you through the difficult times ahead.
All my best.
Smitty Pignatelli

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