Mark Thomas Englert

Mark Thomas Englert obituary, Louisville, KY

Mark Thomas Englert

Mark Englert Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 12, 2010.
ENGLERT, MARK THOMAS, of Louisville and Jacksonville, FL, died with dignity Wednesday, September 8, 2010 after a two-year struggle with cancer.

Mark's journey was supported by the care and generosity of a family friend and nurse, Barbara Kremer Schmall.

Mark was born at St. Joseph Infirmary Louisville, May 26, 1952 to Sally Englert and Eugene Englert, a young couple who grew up in Owensboro, KY.

Mark graduated from DeSales High School, and continued his education at North Florida University in Jacksonville, FL graduating in 1994 with a degree in English.

Mark lived 23 years in Jacksonville, FL. He tried his hand at various jobs including a deck hand on a towboat, worked at Aircraft galley factory and was a tech professional installing phone systems. In 1998 Mark secured employment at the United States Postal Service, transferring to a Louisville branch in 2004.

Mark played guitar in the band Poor Richards Almanac, a group that made a small splash on the Louisville music scene in the early 1970's. He was also the newspaper editor for the Jacksonville Chess Club.

Mark was preceded in death by his father, Eugene Englert in August 2001 and an older brother Joseph in 1952.

He is survived by his mother, Sally Flaherty Englert, Belmont Village, Louisville and five siblings, Kathy Lee, Portland OR, Eugene Englert Jr., Corbin, KY, Richard Englert, Louisville, Chris Englert, Olive Branch, MS and Sally Suppiger, Cocolalla, ID.

Mark will be missed by all, especially his mother.

Graveside service will be held noon CDT Tuesday at Resurrection Cemetery, 5404 Hwy. 54, Owensboro, KY. Visitation: 4-8 p.m. Monday at Arch L. Heady & Son-Cralle Funeral Home Donations in Mark's remembrance can be made to your favorite charity.

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September 6, 2020

DAVID LAMB posted to the memorial.

October 13, 2010

Mike Foust posted to the memorial.

October 13, 2010

Mark Ryan posted to the memorial.

DAVID LAMB

September 6, 2020

Friendly guy! We had a lot of fun blitz games together! When the 4 time women's world chess champion came to Jacksonville in the mid 80's to do a chess simul against 28 players, Mark and i handed her 2 of her 3 losses. I'll miss him! Dave Lamb

Mike Foust

October 13, 2010

Mark and I had some great games of chess..................he was so young to leave us and I am so saddened......one of those people who haunt your memory down thru the years in a good way, in a glowing way..........such is the friends we make in chess and other experiences . He was respectful and polite at the board.........he was kind when he won and filled with humility when he lost........bespoke a wonderful character and family I am sure. We were battlers thru the C, B and A ratings............his memory is a very pleasant one, like a good book you pick up again..

I hope the best for his family and friends, prayers to all
Mike Foust Kissimmee, Florida

Mark Ryan

October 13, 2010

Met and played Mark at a few Chess Tournaments back in the 80's . He was a very down to Earth type of guy.Say hello to Morphy for me.

Rick Walts

October 12, 2010

When I first moved away from home at age 17, I shared an apartment with Mark and we remained close friends for years. I always appreciated his perspective and wit, as well as the many times he encouraged me to take back a lousy chess move. Though I hadn't seen Mark in years, I always thought we might bump into one another again. Yet here I am saying goodbye. We'll all miss you Mark.

September 19, 2010

So sorry to read about Mark. I worked at CSX for his father, both in Louisville and Jacksonville. My condolences to Sally.

Johanna Straub
Ellijay, GA
(formerly Louisville & Jacksonville)

paul kearschner

September 14, 2010

Mark was a good friend to me from the mid-70's till i joined the army in 81, one of the nicest and sharpest people i ever met. all my best to the family.

Paul Kearschner

Karen

September 14, 2010

My fondest memory of you was my 16th birthday party. Although it's been many years since I saw you last, I've considered you a friend always. May you rest in peace...

Mike Owens

September 13, 2010

Mark was a good friend back at DeSales... had some good times back then... wish your family peace

September 13, 2010

Mark was always a welcome addition to the tri-annual Englert family reunions. His company was pleasant and conversation interesting. One of the early reunions I remember a girlfriend of mine and he stayed up most of the night talking philosophy and such. Rest well Mark in the loving arms of our Lord and Savior until we are all reunited one day in paradise. Teresa Wilson

Lynda

September 13, 2010

Mark, you were always friendly and considerate to many at work. I will miss you. Say hello to Danny for me and have a good laugh over one of his many jokes. Aloha!

Louisvillian

September 13, 2010

I'm Free
Don't greive for me, for now I'm free
I'm following the path God laid for me
I took his hand when I heard him call
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day
To laugh, to love, to work or play
Tasks left undone must stay that way
I found that peace at the close of the day.
If my parting has left a void
Then fill it with remembered joy
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss
Ah yes, these things, I too, will miss
Be not burdened with times of sorrow
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life's been full, I savored much;
Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief;
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your heart and share with me;
God wanted me now, He set me free.
Author Unknown

I hope that you find comfort in this poem during this most difficult time

So sorry for your loss from a mom who knows the pain of losing a son!!

Chaplain Rita

September 12, 2010

Please accept our condolences from the Hosparus In Patient Care Center.

Phyllis Costello

September 12, 2010

I want to express my sympathy to all the brothers & sisters, but expecially to Sally, Mark's loving mother.

The obituary was really well done. Even though I hadn't kept in touch with the family in recent years, I had a complete picture of Mark's life through the words that you wrote.

I'll see you Monday evening.

Lonnie Griesbaum

September 12, 2010

Mark was a great guy. Always the contrarian at DeSales. He got me interested in guitar and journalism. Mark had unusual wit and zest for life. A truly multi-talented man.

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