John Mark Bontrager

John Mark Bontrager, 65, of Goshen, formerly of Shipshewana, passed away unexpectedly at 10:56 am on Saturday, August 3, at Goshen Hospital. He was born on February 17, 1959, in LaGrange, to Mark J. and Clara (Mishler) Bontrager. Survivors in addition to his mother are sister, Diane (Todd) Woodworth of Goshen; two nephews, Jesse (Ariane) Woodworth of Shipshewana and Luke (Brittany Herschberger) Woodworth of Shipshewana; niece, Clara Elizabeth Woodworth of Houston, TX; five great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Mark J. Bontrager. John worked at E & S Sales in Shipshewana and enjoyed watching sports and old western movies on TV. He faithfully attended the Elkhart County 4-H Fair and was a lifelong Dairy Man, still following what was happening in the current dairy business. Visitation will be from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm on Thursday, August 8, at Shore Church, 7235 West 100 North, Shipshewana. A private graveside service will be held by the family following the visitation at Bontrager Cemetery, Middlebury. A public memorial service will follow the graveside service beginning at 5:00 pm also at the church. Services will be conducted by Pastor Nic Raber. Memorials may be given to Shipshewana Ministerial Association.