Mark Schommer
Posted By Ballard Sunder Funeral Home On August 5, 2020 @ 10:47 am In 2020,Obituaries | 26 Comments
Mark Schommer, age 80, of Chaska, MN, passed peacefully on Wednesday, August 5, 2020, at his home.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, August 11, at 11 am, with a time of gathering starting at 9:30 am, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 313 East Second Street, Jordan, MN. Live streaming of the mass will also be available by visiting sjbjordan.org and clicking on the Live Stream tab. Father Neil Bakker will preside and acting as urn bearers will be Tim, Pete, Sean, and Gene. Mark will be laid to rest at St. John Calvary Cemetery, in Jordan.
Mark William was born on April 29, 1940, in Jordan, to Henry and Theckla (Haus) Schommer. He was the eighth of nine children. The family lived across the street and up the hill by St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Living close to the church, the family formed a strong foundation in God. As a young boy, instead of playing outside, Mark served as an altar boy. Through serving his Lord, he remained dedicated to his faith throughout life. He had a great passion for volunteering at St John’s with his service to the church choir and painting efforts.
Mark took a strong interest in sports and loved playing basketball and baseball in high school. Mark was extremely proud of his country boys beating the elite teams from the Twin Cities. He graduated from Jordan High School in 1958. After high school, he continued his love of sports in fast pitch softball and bowling.
Mark started picking on the neighbor girl, Sherry Potthast. They eventually started dating and on October 10, 1964, Mark and Sherry were wedded, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. They remained living in Jordan and were blessed with children Sue, Tim, and Pete. Mark and Sherry also were blessed with and welcomed into their family Sean and Mary. Family was always important, and he was most content being home, surrounded by them and friends. Mark and Sherry’s front door was always open to anyone who entered. The Schommer’s home was a safe and fun gathering place for the kids’ friends. These gatherings brought Mark so much joy. Whenever possible, he loved attending the childrens’ school events and activities and as a family visiting his sisters, Rosella, Andrinne & Andriette , at the convent. Mark relished becoming a grandparent and cherished each relationship. At the age of 74, he was given another opportunity from God and welcomed Remy to the family.
Following in his father’s footsteps, Mark learned the painting trade. His father taught him well. Upon the passing of Henry, Mark took over the family painting business. For decades, he served clients all around the area, with many of those years alongside his faithful coworker, Ed Briemhorst. Mark also volunteered countless hours to different faith communities, completing their painting projects. Mark was extremely proud just a month ago, to put his brush to work once again and helped complete a painting project at St John’s Church, alongside his son. Three generations have helped maintain the beauty of St Johns.
Mark was a humble man with a caring and generous heart. Faith and Family provided the core inspirations for Mark throughout his life.
Forever loved, Mark will be forever missed by wife, Sherry; children, Sue (Eugene) Stifter, Tim Schommer and his daughter, Remy; Pete (fiancée Melaine Blahnik) Schommer, Sean (Renee) Stuke and their children, Dane, Alena, Anneli, Wyatt and Brock; Mary Hoen and her children Brandon and Richele; siblings, Beth Schommer, twin sisters, Sr. Andrine OSB and Sr. Andriette OSB, Lois (Jim) Kohout; brother-in-law, Arvid Sorenson; other relatives and friends.
Mark is preceded in death by parents, Henry and Theckla; siblings, Ed (Ceil), Estelle (Bert) Cola, Sr. Rosella OBS and Fran.
Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation proudly served and cared for the Schommer family.
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Sherry,
I’m sorry to hear of the passing of Mark. I pray that the love being sent your way from so many brings you comfort and peace.
Cheryl (Hennes) Dymit
My deepest sympathy to the family. I have good memories of Mark. all my prayers going your way
My deepest sympathy to you, Sherry and your family. Feel my arms wrap you in the biggest hug! Now let God hold you in His hand. He will surround you and bless you during this difficult time. Mark was a wonderful, kind man. People will remember him fondly. Prayers!❤️
Sherry, Sue, Tim and Peter You have my heartfelt sympathy on the passing of Mark. He will certainly be missed.
My condolences. May he rest in peace.
Prayers for all of you and for Mark. I was so sad to hear of Mark’s passing and have been recalling some fond memories from years past with him and your family.
God bless,
Scott
We are so sorry to hear about losing Mark !! You are in our thoughts and prayers and will remember Mark as the super talented,warm , loving gentleman that he was ! We also pray for God to comfort you and give you strength !
We are so very sorry to hear of Mark’s passing. He was blessed to have such a wonderful life. Our deepest sympathy to Sherry and family.
Sherry and family,
I was sad to hear about Mark’s illness and passing. I still remember going to your wedding, I hope you find some peace knowing Mark is with God now and he will always look after you and your fami!y.
A good choir always needs A good tenor welcome to the heavenly choir.
Save room for me.
My deepest condolences to you all and your family, I’m so saddened to hear this. May he enjoy his new wings and am know how especially blessed and loved he was to you all. I have fond memories of him., the short summer I stayed with you . God bless you you all and. may peace and warm memories fill your heart. .
Sherry & Family, We send our sympathy to you and your family. Your happy memories will live forever. Mark was a classmate & teammate. I will never forget his outstanding performance in the 1957 high school baseball win over the Cretin State Championship team.
Mark was and is, a great human being. Never met a more caring and compassionate man.
It was a privilege to know him .
Our sympathies to you , Sherry and Marks family.
Greg and Carol Sebald
Mark was the most caring and compassionate man we knew.
It was a privilege to have known him.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you ,Sherry and family.
His courage and faith has shown always.
Sherry,Sue,Tim,and Peter My heartfelt sympathy to all you and your family Mark gave me my first job in life along with many other guys from the Jordan area, Some good times painting with all of them, and Mark made it happen John Betchwars
Sherry, Sue, Tim & Pete Memories of the most honest and dedicated man I ever met. He was dedicated to his faith, family and his work. Mark was a great friend and co-worker.
Ed & Joan Breimhorst
Sherry & family – thoughts and prayers of comfort and peace to all of you. Mark was an extremely caring and kind man. May God surround you with his loving arms. May memories console you all.
Dear Sherry and Family I send my deepest sympathy. Take care.
So sorry to hear of Mark’s passing. He and Sherry always had an open door at their house when Tim and I and all our high school friends wanted a place to hang out. Wishing all of you peace at this difficult time.
Jim Harrison ends one of his poems, “Death steals everything except our stories.” My story about Mark is simple.
A person of faith.
One who was faithful to his beliefs, family and friends.
Mark was fair whether dealing with employees, business associates or the general public.
Mark was fun and funny tagged with a wonderful dry sense of humor.
We’re starting to run a little short of people like Mark. Peace to his memory.
Our prayers and loving condolences, Sherry and family. May your memories of this gentle and generous man console you always. Mark was a friend and advisor us…our home has many loving “touches” of his profession! Bless you all! Joe and Ellie
We are so sorry. Praying for you and your Family.
Our deepest sympathy to you Sherry and your family. We were so sorry to hear of Mark’s passing. Mark was a wonderful kind man and we were so fortunate to have known him.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Bob and Linda Peasley
I am so sorry to hear of the death of your husband. Take care and God bless your family.
Sherry, Sue, Tim, and Peter…my heartfelt condolences for your loss…knowing first hand the generosity and love that Mark and your family always shared…much love to you all♥️
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Sherry & family, Please except my deepest sympathy, remember all the wonderful memories you all have no one can take away. You are all in my thought and prayers..