Mark Schuck Obituary

Dayton, WA - It is with deep sorrow that we mourn the passing of Mark Lee Schuck, age 72. After a long battle with cancer, he went to be with his Lord on February 13, 2025 in Dayton, WA.

Mark was born to Ted and Esther Schuck of Avon, Indiana, on May 22, 1952. He graduated with Avon High School's class of 1970, then earned his degree in fish biology at Colorado State University. While at CSU, Mark spotted a tall, dark-haired beauty across the cafeteria. Mark and Carolyn were married on June 16, 1973. Pursuing their careers in both Oregon and Washington, they finally settled in Dayton, WA in 1984. In this wonderful community they raised their two daughters. Mark was a devoted and attentive father and husband. He and Carolyn were involved in Young Life leadership and their local church. His beloved Carolyn passed away in 2012.

Mark dedicated 35 years of his career to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. As a natural mentor, leader, and speaker, he affected many positive changes in the lives of those with whom he worked. His ground-breaking research on the lower Snake River steelhead was widely respected and set the precedent for excellence in research.

Following retirement in 2013, Mark had more time to pursue his passions of fishing, hunting, and carpentry. In 2014, he married the second love of his life, Marlene Davis, and became part of the small Samish Island community in northwestern Washington. Life expanded to include grand parenting, gallivanting around the world, depleting the Padilla Bay crab population, and making sawdust with friends. In service to his community, he dedicated much of his time to helping others.

Mark is survived by his wife Marlene Davis Schuck; daughters Christine (Jason) Dillon of Madison, MS and Catherine (Evan) Pardini of Colville, WA; grandchildren Jared, Mark, and Christiana Dillon, and Gabriel, Abigail, Genevieve, and Penelope Pardini; brother Michael (Elaine) Schuck; nephew Ben (Julie) Schuck and niece Kearson (Matt) Farishon; and many more extended family and friends whom he loved unconditionally.

Special thanks to the many who supported Mark through his cancer journey by offering prayers, encouragement, and medical expertise. The family encourages others to honor Mark's memory by showing the same spirit of love, humility, and giving to those around you. What he became for you, become for others. "Do nothing out of selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility consider others as more important than yourselves." Philippians 2:3

A memorial service is planned for a later date. On-line condolences may be left at www.corbeillfuneralhomes.com