Mark Schiefer Obituary

Mark Schiefer, 68 years old, entered eternal rest suddenly and unexpectedly on July 6th, 2025, at his residence. Mr. Schiefer was a long-time Morgan County resident. His life began on Monday, May 20th, 1957, in Billings, Montana when he was born to the late Charles Richard Schiefer and Hildegard (Hurm) Bacon. Prior to ill health, Mr. Schiefer worked as a pool installer for Parker Pools. He was a graduate of Martinsville High School with the Class of 1975. He also attended Lincoln Tech Auto Mechanic School where he received his degree as a mechanic. Following his high school graduation Mark served his country honorably and enlisted in the US Navy, attaining the rank of E4, Storekeeper Petty Officer Third Class. Mark enjoyed mechanics, carpentry work, restoring the home place on the family farm and took great pride in building his father a barn for his sculpting work. He adored family and his dog, Lucy. He will be deeply missed and always remembered by his family, including his daughter, Amanda Manard and her husband, Blake of Arvada, Colorado; brothers, Eric Schiefer and wife, Diana of Martinsville and Karl Schiefer and wife, Dawn of Bloomington, Indiana; sisters, Cindy Cody and husband, Dennis Gerwatowski of Martinsville, Indiana and Lynne Garrett of San Antonia, Texas and thirty-three nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. In honoring Mark's wishes, his earthly remains will be cremated. His family will host a celebration of life memorial service with military honors on August 10th, 2025, at 3:00 pm at the family farm located at 5270 Low Gap Rd. in Martinsville. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, PO Box 840692, Dallas, Texas 75284-0692. Neal & Summers Funeral & Cremation Center has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be shared with his family at www.nealandsummers.com.
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