Mark Louis Schaetzka, age 38, of Adams, Wisconsin passed away unexpectedly on June 11, 2012.
Funeral services will be 2:00p.m. on Friday, June 15, 2012 at the Roseberry’s Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin. Rev. John K. Stake will officiate. Interment will be at the New Chester Cemetery, Town of New Chester, Adams County Wisconsin. Visitation will be 11:00 a.m. until the time of service on Friday at Roseberry’s Funeral Home.
Mark was born August 15, 1973 in Adams, Wisconsin to Frank and Karen (Bloss) Schaetzka.
He graduated from Adams-Friendship High School in 1991. He then attended Mid-State Technical College for welding.
Mark married Rebecca Foster on September 26, 1998. They had one daughter Megan. She was Daddy’s little Girl and was his pride and joy.
He worked side by side with his father with their wood cutting and trucking business until his father’s death in 1999. Mark established, owned and operated Mark Schaetzka Transport and Custom Hauling.
Mark enjoyed spending time with his friends, riding motorcycle, four wheeling and deer hunting.
He was preceded in death by his father, Frank Schaetzka; Grandmother, Angeline Schaetzka; Grandfather, Louis Schaetzka & Grandfather, Clifford Bloss
Survivors:
Daughter: Megan Schaetzka of Adams, Wisconsin
Mother: Karen Christensen of Westfield, Wisconsin
Sister: Melissa Schaetzka of Westfield, Wisconsin
Nephew: Alan (Amanda Fenske) Johnson of Ripon, Wisconsin
Grandmother: Flossie Bloss-Preston of Grand Marsh, Wisconsin
Mother of Megan: Rebecca Schaetzka of Adams, Wisconsin
further survived by many aunts, uncles, relatives & friends
Karen & Megan, Altho you don’t know us we knew Mark somewhat. Friends with Terry and Tim. We lost our son last May from a sudden heart attack and it’s tough. Take all the hugs you can get and ask God for strenght to get thru one day at a time. Remember the good times. Hopefully this will help you and your family.Hugs to you.
We send our Love & Sympathy to the Family & Friends of Mark, He was a man who could bring Laughter into our Lives ! May The Lord give you all Peace and healing at this sad time and that You Too remember all Your beautiful Memories . God Bless You . Joe & Jeanne
My condolences to all of Mark’s family. Always remember the good. He will be missed.
I am so very, very sorry to hear about Mark. He was one of my very best friends as far as guys go. We always both had a love for old cars, and he would tease me to no end about being a ford girl. I will miss his daily hello come across my phone. My days will be so empty without him. I’m sending my thoughts and prayers to the entire family, and Megan, please know your daddy talked about you all the time and loved you very, very much! R.I.P. my friend, you will be missed!
We are sorry for your loss. Mark was a great neighbor and friend. We will miss him, and hope that you draw some comfort from the thoughts and prayers of all those who knew him.
Dear Karen and Family, our sincere thoughts and prayers go to all of you at this very sad and difficult time. The loss of your son so unexceptly is so painful, but please let God help you with this burden. Remember the happy times with your son and know he is now at peace and safe from harm and unhappiness. Be strong and may all who are suffering your sons passing be able to console each other. Know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Karen and all those whose hearts Mark has touched. It is hard to lose a loved one but he is now at peace and probably with his father and the Lord.
To Mark’s family
You are in our thoughts.. May you find comfort among one another. always remember the good times
You are in my thoughts and prayers
We will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers as you begin to heal from such a terrible tragedy. I did not know Mark well but have been his neighbor for the past 10 years. I remember hearing some kind of engine roaring and looking out the window to see Mark riding his 4-wheeler in his front yard popping wheelies (I would always think that he was going to roll that thing)…He will be missed!
Our thoughts and prayers are with Mark’s family. As one of our son Jerry’s best friends, Mark was always a joy to be around. He will be greatly missed.
Mark will be missed, his family especially his daughter Megan are in my heart and thoughts, may he finally find peace. God Bless You All as you get through this difficult time.
May god and many friends give you comfort at this difficult time. I have had the pleasure of working with mark and will miss seeing his truck on the road . God speed mark.
So sorry for your loss. Prayers going out to everyone affected. Especially his daughter.
Dear Karen and Melissa, I am so sorry for the loss of your son and brother. It is a hard thing to understand when some one so young passes suddenly. My heart and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless all of you.
Karen and family You have our deepest sympathy. Please know you and your family are in our prayers.
My condolences to the family of this man.. I pray god holds all of you close and gives you peace and comfort and strength in the days and months ahead.. Hugs and love to all
We are so sorry to hear of Mark’s passing. I will never forget the annual pumpkin carving parties at my sisters where Mark and his daughter carved pumpkins. Keep those wonderful memories close to your heart. He will be sadly missed by all.
Karen, I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
So sorry for your loss Rececca, and daughter Megan, and of course Marks family, it is very sad hearing someone at such a young age passing on, before they could really enjoy life to the fullest. RIP Mark
We were saddened to learn of Marks untimely death. However, we have fond memories of Mark when he was a little boy and as he grew up. Our thoughts and prayers are with Karen, Melissa, Megan and Mark’s entire family at this very sad time. Our love to all. Aunt Marian and Uncle Clint…your Arizona family.
Please know that you and your entire family has my condolences and prayers for the entire family are being sent up….GOD MUST HAVE NEEDED SOMEONE SPECIAL
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT MARKS DEATH. SUCH A SAD TRAGEDY. MAY HE FIND PEACE WITH GOD.
Melissa and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. May you find peace and comfort from those around you. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincere condolences to Karen, Flossie, and family. I am so sorry to hear this tragic news. Know that you are being thought of at this very sad time, and prayers for consolation and well-being are being sent your way.
Blessings to you all…
I am very sad for your loss. Mark had a way about him that could just make you smile. He will be greatly missed by alot of people.
I went to school with Mark. I will always remember his sense of humor. With heartfelt condolences to his family.
R.I.P Mark.
May you find some bit of peace and comfort in knowing how much Mark was loved, respected and appreciated by SOOOO many people. He was an incredible individual who will be missed dearly by us all. Prayers and deepest condolences to Megan and the entire Schaetzka family.
Karen and family so sorry for your loss, may time heal your sadness, your in our thoughts and prayers. <3
Melissa and Family,
I am sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
To Mark’s family. I do not know but you are all in my thoughts and prayers. I am sorry for you loss.
My heart goes out to the family. My family has known the family for 30 plus yrs. God Bless and R.I.P Mark, Our hearts r going out to the familys….
May God’s grace guide your family through this difficult time. Sending my prayers for you all.
Karen- I extend my sincerest sympathy in the loss of your son. There are no words that I can express at this time that will help you to make sense of such a tragedy or ease your sorrow, only time can do that.
Becca I Love You and I have never met your Daughter Megan and I only remember Mark from school and from the talks we use to have over the phone. My heart goes out to you and your family. I well pray for healing and some day peace of mind. RIP Mark
Mark had a way of making so many happy, all those memories created hopefully find a way to others hearts as they have to mine to get through this rough time. I cant say the right words,or even know how to console the ones who grieve around me. I am still numb. Thank you Mark for all the years of friendship,the many days of sarcastic pick me ups and the simple lil hellos. To the Family, we all feel the loss but may you find peace and the strength and know that you are being uplifted in love.
This is a devastating loss. We are so sorry and have Megan and the rest of the family in our thoughts and prayers.
I am so sorry for your loss. Mark was loved & will be missed by so many..My prayers are with you.
You are in our thoughts and he will be missed. God bless.
I am so sorry for your lost. My your find peace in your hearts and heal. God Bless.