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Odegard, Mark L.
Mark L. Odegard, 62, of Waukon, died unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, March 31, 2012. Private family memorial services will be held at Martin Funeral Home in Waukon. Private family burial will be held at St. John's Wheatland Cemetery, rural New Albin.
Mark Lorin Odegard was born Sept. 30, 1949, in Oakland, Calif., the son of the Rev. Lawrence and the Rev. Laura (Whittenberg) Odegard. He received a master's degree in Christian Education from the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary in 1980. Mark was director of medical records for several hospitals in California and New York City. He was a knowledgeable theologian and historian who had a unique take on the world. Mark's mother and family will miss his passionate conversations and his kind and generous spirit.
Survivors include his mother, the Rev. Laura Odegard of Waukon; his siblings, Kristina (Mark) Walleser of Lansing, Rebecca (Douglas) Odegard-Siegele of Greeley, Colo., Peter (Michelle) Odegard and Andrew (Catherine) Odegard, both of Dubuque, and Naomi (Gary) Yaddof of McGregor; and 17 nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Lawrence.
Online condolences may be left at www.martinfunerals.com.
Published April 2, 2012 in The Gazette
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