Mark Bartelme

MARK BARTELME

Cedar Rapids

Mark J. Bartelme, 50, of Melbourne Beach, Fla., formerly of Cedar Rapids, died Aug. 24, 2014. A celebration of Mark's life will take place at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 30, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church. Visitation will be from 4 until 7 p.m. Friday at Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories.

He is survived by spouse, Laura Bartelme of Cedar Rapids; children, Jackson, Jenna and Jaimie Bartelme, all of Cedar Rapids; stepsons, Justin and Joel Bergen of Cedar Rapids; special friend, Lisa Jacobs of Melbourne Beach, Fla.; former spouse, Megan Turner-Ginsberg of Cedar Rapids; brothers, Michael Bartelme Jr. (Dalaine) of Fort Collins, Colo., and Jeff Bartelme of Iowa City; mother, Lois Bartelme (Norm Hansmeyer) of Coralville; special aunt, Jane Bartelme of Grand Lake, Minn.; many special aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins; and three cats, Echo, Ollie and Bross.

Mark was preceded in death by his father, Michael James Bartelme Sr., in 1987; and his maternal and paternal grandparents.

Mark John Bartelme was born Aug. 5, 1964, in West Palm Beach, Fla., to Michael J. and Lois A. (Ruggles) Bartelme Sr. He was employed by Rockwell Collins as a technical project manager.

Mark enjoyed boating, water skiing, wake-boarding, golfing and spending time outdoors. He enjoyed fixing up old cars. He loved computers and technology. He loved watching movies, reading and truly enjoyed life to the utmost. He especially enjoyed yearly family vacations to Grand Lake, Minn., where he treasured time spent with his children and all of his extended family.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Mark's name may be directed to the American Heart Association or the charity of your choice.

Online condolences may be submitted at www.cedarmemorial.com under Obituaries.