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Kelchner, Mark Vernon
Mark Vernon Kelchner, 58, died Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in his home following a short illness. He was born Feb. 25, 1954,
Survivors include his father, Vernon Kelchner; a brother, David (Lisa) Kelchner; four children, Joshua, Shannon, Tina and Tara; three grandchildren, Quentin, Aleea and Noah; nieces, Nicole (Ryan) Bulicek and Sara Kelchner; and life long friend, Jake Pierce, who came to visit Mark everyday. All the aunts, uncles, cousins who loved Mark.
Mark was happiest when he was exploring nature, hunting, fishing, and mushroom hunting.
Mark was preceded in death by his mother, Phyllis Kelchner.
Mark requested to be cremated, no services will be held.
Published in The Gazette Jan. 3, 2013.
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