Mark John Snedeker

Mark J. Snedeker, age 61, of Storm Lake, Iowa died Friday, April 10, 2015 at his home in Storm Lake. Funeral services will be held Monday, April 13, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at the All Saints Episcopal Church in Storm Lake. Burial will follow in the Buena Vista Memorial Park Cemetery in Storm Lake with full military rites. Visitation will take place Sunday, April 12, 2015 from 4-7:00 p.m. at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements. Mark John Snedeker was born July 6, 1953 in Hokkaido, Japan, the son of Mark H. and Mary J. (Russell) Snedeker. He grew up in the Storm Lake community, graduating from Storm Lake High School in 197. After graduation, Mark joined the United States Navy. He served his country during Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Over his 31 years of service, Mark received the rank of Fire Controlman Command Master Chief Surface Warfare. He was honorably discharged on September 30, 2002. On December 27, 2003, Mark was united in marriage to Carol Daebler in Honolulu, Hawaii. Mark was very active in his community. He served on the board of the Storm Lake Parade of Flags, was a member of the Alta VFW Post #6172, American Legion Post #115 and the Navy Chiefs Association. Mark was a faithful member of the All Saints Episcopal Church and was currently serving his congregation as the Junior Warden. In his spare time, Mark enjoyed adding to his Snoopy collection, watching NASCAR races, and woodworking. Most of all, Mark loved spending time with his family and friends. He will be remembered as a devoted husband, father, brother, and friend to many. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Carol Snedeker of Storm Lake, Iowa; daughter: Amanda (Grey) Sibley and their children: Greyson and Brayden of Cape Cod, Massachusetts; son, Jeremy Rippel of Storm Lake, Iowa; siblings: Jane (Bob) Owen, Sharon Snedeker, Tom (Nancy) Snedeker, Tammy (Jay) Sassman; nieces, nephews; and many friends. Mark was preceded in death by his parents.

Mark John Snedeker

July 6, 1953 - April 10, 2015