Obituary of Mark Joseph Chamberlin

Mark Joseph Chamberlin, age 26, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 21, 2017, at Aspirus Riverview Hospital in Wisconsin Rapids.

Services will be at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, August 26, 2017, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Wisconsin Rapids.  Rev.  Jonathan Petzold will officiate.  Visitation will be from 9:00 A.M. until the time of services on Saturday at the church.  Herman-Taylor Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.taylorfuneralhome.net.

Mark, “Sparky” as he was affectionately called by his siblings, was born April 3, 1991, in Wisconsin Rapids to Dr. Regis and Suzanne (Facks) Chamberlin.  He was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Wisconsin Rapids and attended Immanuel Lutheran School.  Mark graduated from Lincoln High School in Wisconsin Rapids in 2010.  He furthered his education by attending Mid-State Technical College’s Central Service Technician Program.

As a boy, Mark helped with the family paper route delivering newspapers in the neighborhood. In recent months, he was actively pursuing work in the central supply field.

Mark was a plain, simple, to the point type of person. He had a very soft heart and big emotions.  He enjoyed electronic gaming, and playing card games like Yu-Gi-Oh and Magic the Gathering.  During a special family trip, west to Custer State Park, Mark developed a fondness for buffalo.  Although somewhat of a picky eater, Mark loved anything chocolate.  His favorite meal was homemade spaghetti. He had a love of filet mignon with chocolate for dessert.  Mark had a special interest in science (especially anything involving radiation) and aliens or “The Walking Dead” tv series. He always had a deep love for the family pets.  Although he was sometimes hard to connect with, Mark shared a special bond with his brother-in-law Bryan. 

Mark is survived by his parents: Dr. Regis and Suzanne Chamberlin, Wisconsin Rapids; brother, Neil Chamberlin, Wisconsin Rapids; sisters: Renae (Jamie) Henning, Beaver Dam, WI, Sara Chamberlin, Appleton, WI, and Karen (Bryan) Ostdiek, Eugene, OR; maternal grandmother: Harriett Facks, Fort Wayne, IN; nephews: Ryan, Kyle and Nathan Henning; uncle, John (Kathy) Chamberlin; and aunts: Marie (Ron) Grant; Chris (Jerry) Fletcher, Tamara Harper, and Mary (Tony) Fancil.  He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents: John and Shirley Chamberlin and his maternal grandfather, Edward Facks.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be designated to Autism Speaks or NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness.