Mark was born on Dec 11, 1965 and spent his young life in Ohio. He was always interested in electronics and gaming, one of his lifelong passions. He became an Eagle Scout and in 1984 graduated high school in  California. He joined the Army in 1986 and was stationed in Germany. He met Angie in the army's recruiters' office where he saw her picture on the wall. He leaves her and Zachary (Melanie), his son, 4 grandchildren Emery, Malakai, Summer, and Murphy, and parents Annie and Walter. He will be remembered as he was.