Gene Mark Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Norman Eugene “Gene” Mark, 93, of New Castle, passed away on the afternoon of Sunday, June 14, 2015 at Hickory Creek at New Castle. He was born September 18, 1921 in New Castle, a son of the late Ora Raymond and Faye (Moody) Mark. Gene attended New Castle High School and then served his country during World War II in the United State Army Air Force, where he was one of the first members of the Strategic Air Command. Norman was awarded the Bronze Star. During his time in the Army he also served in Guam. After the war he began perfecting his craft as an auto mechanic. He worked for Ramsey Cadillac-Oldsmobile in New Castle for many years where he specialized in electrical and air conditioning. He was also self-employed as a Cadillac mechanic. Gene retired from Johnson’s Machines in New Castle. Gene was a gifted woodworker and made a grandfather clock and furniture and did upholstery work. He enjoyed racing and owned his own roadster and raced throughout the Midwest. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family. Gene was a former member of the American Legion and the Elks Lodge. He is survived by his wife, Mary Alice Mark; his children, Susie (husband: Port) Davidson of New Castle, Faye Mark (husband: George Bull) of Bloomington, Dr. Samuel Mark of Galveston, Texas, Curtis (wife: Rita) Mark of New Castle, Linda (husband: Jay) Fry of Oxford, Ohio, Michael Mark of Indianapolis, Mary Ann (husband: Terry) Rankin of Indianapolis and Gena Mark (husband: Jim Ziliak) of Lexington, Kentucky; his grandchildren, Jennifer, Jeff, Katy, Tom, John, Justin, Zane, Natalee, Kristiann, Anna, Patrick, Aidan and Celia; seven great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandson; two sisters-in-law, Jean Mark and Pat Lawson and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Ella Bull and an infant grandson; two brothers, David Mark and Philip Mark and an infant sister. A Celebration of Life will be held at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, June 20, 2015 at Sproles Family Funeral Home. Friends may call from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Inurnment will take place at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be offered to the Humane Society or CURE for Epilepsy. You may send the family a personal condolence at www.sprolesfamilycares.com. The Sproles family and staff are honored to serve the family of Gene Mark.

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Gene Mark

September 18, 1921 - June 14, 2015