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Mark Zanders Obituary
Mark J. Zanders passed away at the age of 55 on Saturday October 29, 2016 while sitting in his deer stand waiting for a trophy buck to pass by.
He was born in Neenah, WI on December 16, 1961 to John (Jack) and Sharon (Wilson) Zanders. Mark was the oldest of two children.
On March 14, 1992 Mark was united in marriage to Jennifer Kuchenbecker. He called her his "Honey Bunny" and they shared 24 years of the ups and the downs of life together and they raised two amazing children; Dane and Lauren Zanders. Mark adored his children and he was very proud of their accomplishments and excited for their futures. His friends and family will remember Mark as being a fun loving guy with simple needs yet complex thoughts and ideas. He was a genius at anything mechanical or engine related. If he couldn't fix something, then you knew no one else could. Mark also had the gift of gab and he could make a friend out of an acquaintance very quickly. Mark's most recent career was operating a small engine repair business. He also spent many years in the home remodeling and construction trade, and he worked his way to the Master Plumber level when working for Homite Water Conditioning. In his children's younger years Mark served on the board and was a coach for Suburban Athletics Inc. Baseball was a passion he carried over from his own days as a youth player and he very much enjoyed passing on this passion to his children and volunteering for the program. Mark also loved hunting, fishing, watching football, NASCAR races and classic movies. He also enjoyed tinkering on his endless list of inventions and projects.
He is survived by his wife of 24 years; Jennifer, a son; Dane, a daughter; Lauren, his mother; Sharon (Zanders) Osenroth, his sister; Lynne Zander, and her son, his nephew; Sterling Parkhurst, and special aunt; Carole All. Mark's surviving "out-laws" include his mother in law; Judy Kuchenbecker, sister and brother in law; Pam and Brian Piechocki and their children; Maddy, Gabby, and Evan. Also included is a long list of loving aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. He was preceded in death by his father; John (Jack) Zanders, stepfather; Ted Osenroth, and father in law; Douglas Kuchenbecker, and uncles Gene, Leslie, and Roy Wilson and Jerry All.
A memorial service for Mark will be held on Friday, November 4th at 5:00 pm at Neenah's Westgor Funeral Home, 205 W. Doty Ave., with Rev. Douglas Engelbrecht officiating. Visitation will be held from 2:00 pm until the hour of the service. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to either Trinity Lutheran School, Neenah or Fox Valley Lutheran High School, Appleton for tuition assistance. Special thanks to Bill Mindel, Aaron Tollefson, and the Winnebago County Fire and Rescue and EMTs for their swift response and efforts to find and take care of Mark that night.
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205 W. Doty Ave.
Neenah 722-7151
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Michelle Schulz
November 8, 2016
Jen, So sad to hear of Mark's passing. Hold on tight to the wonderful memories, they will be there to help you go on. My thoughts & prayers are with you and your family.
Jim Dlugosinski
November 6, 2016
Jen, our thoughts are with you and your family, so very sorry for your loss.
Sherry Bricco
November 5, 2016
Jen and family..so sorry to hear of marks passing..you are im my thoughts and prayers.take care.
November 5, 2016
Mark and Uncle Al built my green addition in the fall of '08. Mark was very knowledgeable about building green and was a great guy to work with. He spoke about his kids, his family, his love for the out of doors. I read about this at midnight and just broke into tears. I am thinking of the family and friends that were so close to him and mourn for all of you. I am sad that he never got back to see the addition after I moved into it. He was a superior builder and I felt blessed to have connected with him To his children, he loved you more than life. He talked about your accomplishments, sports activities, life in general. His family was the center of his universe. I was amazed at how he was able to take my concepts and implement them. I am sad for you I feel blessed for having had him build my addition, put up with my millions of questions and wanting to help, and having him around that fall.
Ronna Swift 230 W. Seymour St. Appleton.
Connie Gannon
November 4, 2016
Jen, my deepest condolences to you and your family. My heart is heavy in hearing about your loss. Praying the grace of God will strengthen you in this difficult time.
Chris Rohe
November 4, 2016
I remember so many memories from playing baseball with Dane and being coached by Mark. We always had fun and learned from him. I hope that you realize how much he impacted the lives of many kids by just being there to support us when he was coaching or even just watching the games. So sorry for your loss, I was very lucky to have a coach like Mark.
Suburban Athletics
November 4, 2016
Jen & family, On behalf of the entire Suburban Athletics board and families - you are in our thoughts and prayers. We are thankful to have had the privilege of him being a part of SAI, he will be remembered for supporting the program whole heartedly. Memories & friends were made to help through this difficult time.
Teresa Hammers
November 4, 2016
Jen, I am sorry to hear about Mark, and will be keeping you and your family close in prayer.
paul thompson
November 4, 2016
Jen, so very sorry to hear of Mark's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you & the family during this difficult time.
Ron Dietenberger
November 4, 2016
Jen, so sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest condolences to you and your family.
Penny Pownell
November 4, 2016
Jen & Family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. It was a pleasure meeting Mark and talking with him. He will always be in your hearts.
Cindy Enli
November 3, 2016
Jen, You and your family have continuously been in my thoughts and prayers since I heard of your heartbreaking loss. I never met Mark but can see from the memories and remarks about Mark his positive impact on this world and how much he will be missed. My heartfelt condolences to you and your family.
Tim Sievert
November 3, 2016
Jen & Family,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Mark. God be with you during these difficult times. My thoughts & prayers are with you!
November 3, 2016
Jen, so very sorry to hear of Mark's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you & the family during this difficult time.
Love & God Bless,
Patty (Malchow) Steffen
Jennifer Jung
November 3, 2016
Jen, since hearing the heartbreaking news, you and your family have been in my thoughts and prayers. May cherished memories bring you peace and tranquility at this most difficult time.
Laabs Family
November 3, 2016
Our sympathies Jen and family. May God be with you during this difficult time. Many great memories past and present. In Christ..
Kelly Kuranda
November 3, 2016
Jen,
Since hearing this horrible news you haven't left my thoughts. I am so sorry for your loss. Hold all of your good memories close to your heart and know that you have the best two gifts from him in your children.
Michelle Schramm
November 2, 2016
So sorry for your loss. Mark was a very kind person, will always remember his smile.
Cindy Pfankuch
November 2, 2016
Jen, remembering you and your family with special thoughts and prayers during this time of heartbreak.
Brad Wiegand
November 2, 2016
To the Zanders family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. I am glad I got to know
Mark and can't think of any time where he didn't
have a smile on his face or time for a good story.
He will be greatly missed. May God bless the
Zanders family now and forever!
Lynn Wyand
November 2, 2016
Dear Jen, I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of Mark. I'm sending you, Dane, Lauren and your family hugs, strength and prayers during this difficult time. ❤❤
Tim and Tina Jensen
November 2, 2016
Jen and Dane,
Tim and I are lifting you in prayer. Tim's told me many times of the close bond Dane and Mark had, and that Dane sure made his dad proud as a hardworking young man. May the Peace and Grace of our Lord and Savior surround you and bring you comfort.
Lisa and Will Carew
November 2, 2016
Jen,
I am so sorry for your loss. May God grant you his peace during this difficult time. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Jeff & Gail Beyer
November 2, 2016
Jen,
Sending our sympathies and letting you know your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Scott and Sue Kaufert
November 1, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Ali Stark
November 1, 2016
Jen and family,
I am so sorry for the loss of Mark...you, Dane and Lauren are in my prayers. May God be with your during this hard and sad time. Sending my love!
November 1, 2016
Jen and family...our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rory,Kris,Danielle and Sarah Jensen
November 1, 2016
Jen and family,
We are so sorry to hear of Mark's passing. May the Lord comfort you all in knowing he is at peace with his Savior.
Jim, Jodi, Tanner & Taylor Galeazzi
Donna and Shorty
November 1, 2016
Jen, We are So Sorry to hear about Mark.Our Thoughts and Prayers go out to You and The Entire family. We Love You All.
November 1, 2016
Jen..We are So Sorry to hear about Mark...Our Thoughts and Prayers are with You and The Entire Family! We Love You All! Donna and Shorty
Heather Tietje
November 1, 2016
So sorry for your loss. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief
November 1, 2016
You and your family are in my heart and mind. Sincere sympathy to you and your family
Julie Jehle
Lynn NIchols
November 1, 2016
Jen,
My sympathy to you and your family in the loss of a loved one. Prayers and thoughts to all of you.
Jim Jansen
November 1, 2016
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept our deepest sympathies. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
--- Walmart General Transportation Manager
Shelly Henn
November 1, 2016
Jenny & Family,
Our family has been thinking of you since Saturday. So sorry to hear about Mark and praying the Lord will help you through this difficult time! God Bless you all!
Shannon Wilson
November 1, 2016
Dane's Family.
Our heart's are heavy for your loss. Thinking of you and your family.
"Hunters don't die. They just go deeper in the woods."
Shannon, Jake, & Carli
November 1, 2016
Jen & Kids,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. I pray you are comforted by good memories of your life together.
Shawn VanGompel
Shannon Wilson
November 1, 2016
Dane's Family,
Our hearts go out to you during this difficult time. Thinking of you all.
"Hunters don't die. They just go deeper in the woods."
Shannon, Jake, & Carli
Julaine Zuelzke
November 1, 2016
Jen and family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my prayers during this difficult time. May God bless you and your family. My deepest sympathy....
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