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MARK AHLBRAND Obituary
MARK W. AHLBRAND, 58, of Naples, Fla., and formerly of Fort Wayne, went to be with his Lord and Savior Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2013. Mark was born Sept. 21, 1955 in Indian-apolis, and grew up in Fort Wayne, where he attended Holy Cross Lutheran Grade School and Concordia Lutheran High School. He graduated from Indiana University in 1977 with a B.S. degree in political science/forensics. He graduated from Valparaiso Law School in 1979 with a Juris Doctor (JD) degree in courtroom litigation and criminal justice. He attended the Naval Justice School in Newport, R. I. as a Commissioned Officer in the JAG Corps, U.S. Navy. He was stationed in Jacksonville, Fla. Upon leaving the Navy, he worked as assistant state attorney for Lee County, Fla. and later worked in private practice in Fort Myers, Fla. as a defense attorney. He was an avid lover of the sea and sailing. "If you want to talk to your Creator, take a walk on the beach at sunrise." His humor and wit was a source of joy for all who knew him. He was passionate about animals, our government and its military. His church home was Celebration Beach Church, Naples. He is survived by his children, Erik and Allison Ahlbrand of Orlando, Fla.; his beloved parents, Dr. and Mrs. Roland (Marilyn) Ahlbrand of Bonita Springs, Fla.; and his sisters, Linda Keller of Denver, Colo., and Lisa Twadell of Gurnee, Ill. A service honoring Mark's life is 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10, 2014 at Faith Lutheran Church in Naples, Fla. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Humane Society of Naples.
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Jack Fretz
February 28, 2014
Our deepest sympathies and our love and prayers are with Bud and Marilyn. We mourn the loss of Mark. Jack and Gail
Marcine Smith
January 22, 2014
Doc,Marilyn,Linda and Lisa...he will be forever in my heart.
Phillis Adams
January 11, 2014
Mark was the love of my life for the last 2 years. I loved everything about your son. I loved every minute with him, we just thought we had more time. He touched many people and had many friends. He will be missed. I'm sure you're heart is broken just like mine. Rest in Peace. He will always be in my heart. :)
January 10, 2014
Our prayers and much love to Uncle Bud, Aunt Marilyn, Linda, Lisa & families. Rest in peace Mark. --Carol Anne
James E. Adams
January 10, 2014
From One MARINE to a fellow SAILOR, Semper Fidelis
Jack Peterson
January 2, 2014
Mark was a mentor and friend. He will be missed.
Miguel C. Fernández III
January 2, 2014
Mark was a brilliant and very effective prosecutor. In my mind, few have ever left a more positive impression. One day we struck up a spiritual conversation about places of worship and subsequent to that Mark -along with his family- attended our home church Grace United Methodist, in Cape Coral, Florida. May his soul rest in peace. My condolences go out to his entire family.
January 1, 2014
Love and Prayers to you Dr. Alhbrand (Bud) and Marilyn. Joyce and Lee Anderson Fort Wayne
Dawn O'Shea-Greene
December 31, 2013
My heart and prayers go out to his family. It was a shock to hear he had past away. Mark was and always will be a hell of a prosecutor. I will miss him dearly.
Manley Jaquiss
December 31, 2013
Mark was a first class prosecutor and I will always be appreciative for the assistance he provided the Florida Department of Corrections.
David Cleveland
December 31, 2013
My deepest sympathies go out to the entire Ahlbrand family, particularly to Dr. and Mrs. Ahlbrand, Linda and Lisa.
Remembering childhood memories from growing up with Mark on Northlawn Drive in Fort Wayne, foretold the success he would achieve during his adult life. My mother and I remember the silver tongue and wit he displayed even as a child. Qualities I'm sure he employed in the court room. I also remember admiring him as being the only kid in the neighborhood who could talk to my mother like an adult and make her laugh.
One of my fond memories from back then is playing the board game of Risk in the backyard with Mark. He taught me how both strategy and luck were important in achieving success. Lessons even more cherished on those occasions when I would beat him at the game he taught me to play.
Joel Erwin
December 30, 2013
The Ahlbrands hold a special place in my heart. You have my deepest sympathy in Mark's passing. Mark is with The Lord in a place of unspeakable beauty-- but I know you will always miss him in this life. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Joel
Darbi McKeever
December 30, 2013
I worked with Mark at the Public Defender's Office. He took pride in the work that he did and he cared about the client's he represented. I am glad that Mark is in God's loving arms.
Angie Patterson-Gruner
December 30, 2013
Dear Ahlbrand family,
I'm so sorry to hear about Mark. I was just in Ft. Wayne for another classmates memorial service (Gwen Buesking Moore) and Tom Terrell and I drove by Marks house and had a wonderful conversation about Mark. While there we went to a Concordia game and relived some history, Mark was part of my story and history. He made me laugh everyday. We had great talks and fun! His practical jokes with Linda were epic, the best and they made everyone smile! I loved Mark but know he is resting in the loving arms of his Savior. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers! Much love, Angie Patterson Gruner
Joseph D'Alessandro
December 30, 2013
My the Peace of the Lord be with Mark's family....May Mark
rest in Peace. Joe D'Alessandro
Sharon Young
December 29, 2013
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sue Wilkens-Pilgrim
December 29, 2013
It is hard to believe that Mark is gone. I will always remember Amy and all the kids on Northlawn playing in the back yards. My prayers are with both of you.
Dee and Curt Smith
December 29, 2013
We are so sorry to hear of your son's death. Even though we were not acquainted with Mark, we do know that he had great parents! We still miss you in Fort Wayne!
Grace and Peace,
Curt and Dee
Phyllis Bletzacker-Ort
December 29, 2013
So very sorry to hear of your loss. Mark seems like he was such a great young man. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
From the daughter of a former patient of yours in Ft. Wayne.
Ruth Ann Couture
December 29, 2013
Mark was my neighbor at Harbor lakes. He was always ready to help me carry my grocerys in, take out my garbage etc. He had such a sense of humor. I enjoyed his company at the pool. He loved the sun and water. He had a great outlook on his life when he learned of his illness. He said "God has a plan and whatever it is I accept it." He is in Peace now. God Bless You All.
Donna Jean and Roger Christy
December 28, 2013
May the Lord be with all of you during your time of loss.
Bill and Jean Lawrence
December 27, 2013
We send our sympathy and prayers to Mark's family and wish them strength given by the Lord during this time. We celebrate Mark's life with them all.
Margaret and Jim Russo
December 27, 2013
Dear Bud, Marilyn, Erik, Allison, Linda, and Lisa,
This world with its challenges and problems is not the end for any of us. While on this earth, Mark demonstrated a strong belief in the Lord. Rest assured that Mark is with Him now and is at peace.
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