Service Information
Mark Kurtzweg, age 53, of Darwin, husband of Ronda and father of Mitchell and Jake, passed away Friday, January 18, 2019, in Upper Peninsula, Michigan.
Funeral Service will be held on Friday, January 25, 2019, at 10:00 A.M. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Hutchinson, Minnesota with interment in Oakland Cemetery in Hutchinson.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 24, 2019, from 3:00-7:00 P.M. and one hour prior to the service, all at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Hutchinson.
Memorials are preferred.
Obituary
Mark Glen Kurtzweg was born on July 31, 1965 in Glencoe, Minnesota. He was the son of Virg and Marlys (Schatz) Kurtzweg. Mark was baptized as an infant and confirmed in his faith as a youth, both at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Hutchinson, Minnesota. He received his education in Hutchinson and was a graduate of the Hutchinson High School Class of 1983. He continued his education at Saint Cloud State University, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Manufacturing. Mark also attended the University of Saint Thomas for Business Administration.
On September 30, 1989, Mark was united in marriage to Ronda Hartsuiker at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. This marriage was blessed with two children, Mitchell and Jake. Mark and Ronda resided at Lake Stella, Minnesota. Mark and Ronda shared 30 years of marriage. He was a member of Gethsemane Lutheran Church of Dassel.
Mark was employed at DS Smith Worldwide Dispensers for 22 years, with his last assignment as General Manager for North American Operations. He was a member of the Society of Plastics Engineers, Ducks Unlimited and Lake Stella Association.
Mark was a man that was full of life, and he lived it to the fullest. He enjoyed hunting with his boys, brother, father, many friends and his beloved dogs, Sadie and Lacy. He loved fishing with family and friends, sunset cruises on the lake with his wife, snowmobile trips with the guys, motorcycle trips with his brother and all those that meant the world to him. He also enjoyed traveling with his family and going to the cabin in Effie, Minnesota. He was a great cook with his double top secret recipes and had a passion for hosting and keeping friends and family together at the lake. Those who knew Mark best knew they could call him anytime for advice and help; he was our rock. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend who will be greatly missed. We will cherish our memories and forever keep Mark alive in our hearts.
Mark passed away Friday, January 18, 2019, in Upper Peninsula, Michigan, at the age of 53 years.
Mark is survived by his:
Wife, Ronda Kurtzweg, of Lake Stella, MN;
Sons, Mitchell Kurtzweg of Lake Stella, MN,
Jake Kurtzweg of Lake Stella, MN;
Brothers, Kurt Kurtzweg, his wife, Connie and daughter, Kayla, of Hutchinson, MN,
Scott Kurtzweg, his wife, Ginny and daughters, Sydney, Hattie and Joce, of Bemidji, MN;
Parents, Virg and Marlys Kurtzweg of Lake Stella, MN;
Father-In-Law and Mother-In-Law, Ralph and Louise Hartsuiker of Hutchinson, MN;
Brothers-In-Law; Harold Hartsuiker and his wife, Michon, of Golden Valley, MN,
Arvid Harstuiker and his wife, Sheila, of Stone Lake, WI;
Many Dear Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Nieces, Nephews, Other Relatives and Friends.
Mark is preceded in death by his Grandparents, Harvey and Elmira Kurtzweg, Elmer and Alvina Schatz.
Heidi says
Ronda, my deepest condolences to you and your family. I’m so sorry to hear if this.
Joanne Kaczmarek says
I’m so sorry to hear about Mark’s passing. May my prayers and thoughts bring you comfort and strength. Hugs.
Lucas van der Schalk says
Such devastating news. A man who was full of life, enjoyment and embraced every minute of every day. I can not imagine what a hole he will leave in the lives of Jake, Mitch and Ronda. As with everything Mark did he did it with conviction, desire and great pleasure. My condolences to all his family and that they may continue to live life in Mark’s spirit.
Sandra Wright says
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. May you find comfort in knowing he is with the Lord. God Bless. Jerry and Sandy
The Marelic’s says
Our hearts go out to the entire Kurtzweg family.
Mary Krenik says
So sorry to hear of Marks death. My love and prayers go out to all of the Kurtzweg families. Mary Krenik
Grace says
Dear friend, I know you are mourning. I pray God will relieve your hurting heart; my deepest condolences to you and your boys.
Patti Lenz says
Dear Ronda and Family –
I extend my deep sympathy to you and your family on the passing of Mark.
He may forever be out of sight, but he’s always just a breath.
Cheryl Froemming-Reece says
So very sorry to hear of Mark’s passing. My thoughts and prayers to the entire Kurtzweg family. May God wrap his arms around you all for strength and healing. God’s Blessings, Cheryl Froemming-Reece
David Bottem says
A total surprise to hear of Mark’s passing. My deepest sympathy to the Kurtzweg family. I have great memories of Mark, Kurt and I as neighborhood friends growing up in Hutchinson. My deepest condolences to Marlys, Virgil, Kurt, Scott and Mark’s family. May Mark be forever in your hearts.
Julia Bentz Collins says
Prayers of comfort and strength throughout this time for the Kurtzweg families and all Mark’s loved ones.
Sincerely, Julia Bentz Collins
Patty & John Traxler says
Our hearts are breaking for you. You are all in our prayers. We love you.
Jerome & Dawn Lindquist says
Rhonda, Mitch & Jake
So sorry to hear the news, we will keep you all in our prayers.
Dawn Oney says
Ronda
My deepest sympathy to you and your boys. I praying for comfort and strength for you during this most difficult time.
Sincerely,
Dawn Oney
Craig and Pat Johnson says
Our condolences to the Kurtzweg family. So sad to hear.
Deb & Jim Hofmeister says
Ronda and family ,
You have our deepest sympathies extended to you. We will cherish all the wonderful memories we have of Mark and Lake Stella. He truly lived life to the fullest, and was such a wonderful person! May your hearts heal with time, he will be missed!
Jenny and Dave Boies says
Ronda, Jake and Mitch. Our hearts are heavy with the devasting news of Mark’s passing. Know that he and you are in our prayers. Jenny and Dave
Jenny and Dave Boies says
Ronda, Jake and Mitch – We were devastated when we heard about Mark. Know that you and Mark are in our prayers. With our love, Jenny and Dave
Fern Hoff says
Marlys Kurtzweg,
My heart breaks for you! Please accept my sincere sympathy at this great loss.
Fern Hoff
Jo Reck says
Ronda and boys~
I don’t know you but my heart aches for your tremendous, unexpected loss. To have something suddenly thrown at you like this tragedy, is just way to much to be able to cope with at one time. Be kind to yourself and don’t try to do too much. Right now you need to absorb, embrace and love one another, and try to make some sense of this life you have been thrust into. In the meantime I wish you peace and some semblance of comfort as you begin the difficult healing journey. May God hold you closely~
Tamika Ballard says
Ronda,
I’m so very sorry to hear of Mark’s passing. May God give you and your boys strength to get through this difficult time.
Love,
Tamika
Kim Schimmelpfennig says
Our deepest sympathies to the entire Kurtzweg family. Charlie and Kim
Brenda Larsen Dunaisky says
Ronda and family,
I just saw the news about Mark. I am sorry for you families loss. My heart just sank when I read of the accident. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all.
Sherry Phillips says
Prayers to the Kurtzweg family!!! So sad! Good guy, gone way to soon!! Hugs to all!!
Lavonne Doll says
So sorry for Mark’s passing. He was always willing to stop and offer a helping hand or just to visit. I pray you find comfort in the wonderful memories and love you had for each other. Much laughter and memories will not be forgotten. Wishing Mark’s family strength, hope and God’s peace. My heartfelt sympathy.
JoAnn Ulrich says
Sincere sympathy to the Kurtzweg Family! You are in my thoughts and prayers at this very sad time!
Bill Roers says
I got to know Mark through ducks unlimited. He had a great passion for this group and was someone we could always count on for his great enthusiasm and get it done attitude. God Bless Mark and God Bless his Family.
Dennis and Louise Schroeder says
Marlys Kurtzweg,
My wife and our hearts break for you and your family! We offer our sincere sympathy at your son’s passing. God Bless all of you!
Dennis and Louise Schroeder
Scott Schmidt says
I am deeply saddened to hear of Marks passing.
I extend my deepest sympathy to Ronda, Mitch, Jake and the entire Kurtzweg family
Becki Rentz says
Marlys and Virg, our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Donna Engelen says
One sympathies to all.
Karla Kitterman says
Ronda and the family you are in my prayers!
Karla
Rick Seaberg says
My deepest sympathies to Rhonda and the boys. I worked with Mark for a couple of years, and he was a person of great character and integrity. He enjoyed life to the fullest, and I’m sure his loss is immeasurable. My thoughts and prayers to you all, and I pray you hold tight and gain comfort and strength from many wonderful memories.
Jan Conner says
Marlys and Virg….My deepest sympathies to you and your families. No parent should have the heartache of burying their child. May your family and friends sustain you in your sorrow. Many hugs and caring thoughts are send your way.