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1964
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2025
Mark Haemker Obituary
February 2, 1964 - March 18, 2025
Mark William Haemker, 61, broke our hearts with his unexpected passing on March 18, 2025. He was preceded in death by his father, Wilbert Haemker and his nephew, Charles Margarf.
Mark was the youngest of five children. He is survived by his young family including his wife, Laura Wimmer Haemker, son William Charles, daughter, Lily Anna and Mallory Lewis, his niece, who was actually like a second daughter. In addition, he leaves behind his loving mother, Joan Haemker, and in-laws Barry and Melinda Wimmer. Also (4) siblings Susan Fish (Rick), Stephen (Carol) of Cary, NC, Ellen Moran (Wayne), Laura Ganzert (Rick) and sister-in-law, Heather Lewis. Being the "favorite Uncle," Mark is survived by nieces Amy Campbell (Todd), and Kaylyn Ganzert, nephews Trey and Kurt Ganzert, great-nieces and nephews, Abbie & Mason Campbell, Hope, Teagan, Lucas and Cooper Ganzert.
As a "Friday's Child," Mark had his share of woe but he was also given the gift of laughter, wit and humor. He was always the one to bring a great amount of joy and laughter to any family affair! Mark was also a very kind, thoughtful, and sensitive soul.
Mark's greatest joy and the reason for his existence was his wife, Laura and his children, Will and Lily. Mark and Laura made friends wherever they went but his favorite times were those with the family at the Outer Banks or Bald Head, NC. He loved to fish, camp, spend weekends with family and friends at music festivals, sporting events or activity as long as it was outdoors.
The family asks anyone who loved or knew Mark to join us for a Celebration of Life which will be held Sunday, May 4, 2025, at 1 p.m., followed by food, music and fellowship which Mark would have enjoyed at the American Legion Post 354, 4800 Welby Turn, Midlothian, VA 23113. If you wish, in lieu of flowers donations may be made to: The American Heart Association, 4217 Park Place Ct., Glen Allen, VA 23060 or the Comfort Zone Camp, 6606 W. Broad Street, Suite 401, Richmond, VA 23230. The family will scatter his ashes at places he enjoyed at a later date.
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Lucy Dodson Goode
April 21, 2025
Laura, Joan and family you have my deepest sympathy.
I met Mark in high school because he and my brother were the best of friends. I remember that he was a huge Chicago Bears fan. Since he was the youngest child in his family, there was a pretty good gap between him and his oldest siblings. There is no doubt that we tested John and Wilber with our many, many teenage antics like raiding the refrigerator after school. Mark was much loved by my own mother because she knew he was a good guy, and she knew he was a wonderful friend to my brother Cliff. Mark will be missed.
Denise W Cauley
April 18, 2025
My deepest condolences to Mark´s family. May his memory be a blessing. Our friendship began in 4th grade at Chalkley Elementary. From a young age Mark was a generous, gentle soul with a huge heart, easy smile, and zest for life.
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