Mark Hartsel Obituary

Mark A. Hartsel

Mark A. Hartsel, 65, of Tiffin, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2024, surrounded by his family at Mercy Health – St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.

Mark was born Jan. 2, 1959, in Fostoria, to Guy Johnson and Betty (Hiser) Hartsel. He was raised by John Hartsel, who adopted him at the age of two years old following the marriage of his mother to John.

Mark's survivors include his pride and joy, his three children, Lindsay (Josh) Winkler of Lima, Lucas (Madison Volschow) Hartsel of Tiffin, and Lauren (Adam) Benedict of North Baltimore; six grandchildren, Hayden and Haylee Winkler, Avery, Andrew, and Brooks Alan (aka Biggie) Benedict, and Colt Lee Liskai; two sisters, Marla (Tim) Peiffer and Marty (Steve) Huffman, both of Tiffin; and many nieces and nephews.

Mark worked as a truck driver for most of his career and retired in 2013. Mark was a 1977 graduate of Tiffin Columbian High School and was a proud U.S. Army veteran. Mark enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, especially his grandchildren. He loved fast cars, fishing and boating on Lake Erie, and watching his special granddog, Bella. You could either find Mark at the lake or at his son's shop, where he spent a lot of time after retirement.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Guy Johnson and Betty and John Hartsel; and brother, Toby Johnson.

Mark's celebration of life will be 1-4 p.m. Saturday, May 4, 2024, at the AmVets in Tiffin. There will be no burial at this time.

Engle-Shook Funeral Home & Crematory, Tiffin, is assisting family with arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to charity of the donor's choice.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.shookfamilyfh.com.