Obituary for Mark L. Fidler
Mark Lee Fidler, 71, of Coldwater passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at Select Specialty Hospital in Battle Creek, MI. A funeral service will be held Monday, December 19, 2022 at 12:00 Noon at Dutcher Funeral Home in Coldwater. Interment will follow the service at Sorter Cemetery in Coldwater. Visitation will be held on Monday, December 19, 2022 from 11:00 AM until time of service at Dutcher Funeral Home.
Mark was born January 3, 1951 to Earl and Martha (Boyd) Fidler in Hudson, MI. On November 8, 1991 Mark married Mary Matuszak and she survives. Mark started his working career in manufacturing but transitioned to truck driving and transportation where he found his true calling in life. He held a deep fascination with the great lakes, ships and ship wrecks, and especially light houses. Trips to the Soo Locks and Split Rock Light House were among some of his favorite destinations to visit. Mark collected light houses and was fond of the outdoors; gardening, golf, and fishing were the past times he enjoyed but what he loved above all was time with his kids and grandkids. Mark was a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, dear brother, and friend to many.
In addition to his wife, Mark leaves behind his children Teressa (Eldon) Stump of Hillsdale, Trinity (Megan) Fidler of Bradenton, FL, Teneil (Paul) Wickham of Reading, Katie Fidler of Coldwater; his sisters Elizabeth Adams of Temple, TX, Earline Fidler of Edon, OH; 10 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, his niece, his aunts Betsy Jones and Blake Shilling, his dogs Luke, Buddy, Stormy and his cat Tess.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorial donations are suggested to the Branch County Humane Society. www.dutcherfh.com
Mark was born January 3, 1951 to Earl and Martha (Boyd) Fidler in Hudson, MI. On November 8, 1991 Mark married Mary Matuszak and she survives. Mark started his working career in manufacturing but transitioned to truck driving and transportation where he found his true calling in life. He held a deep fascination with the great lakes, ships and ship wrecks, and especially light houses. Trips to the Soo Locks and Split Rock Light House were among some of his favorite destinations to visit. Mark collected light houses and was fond of the outdoors; gardening, golf, and fishing were the past times he enjoyed but what he loved above all was time with his kids and grandkids. Mark was a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, dear brother, and friend to many.
In addition to his wife, Mark leaves behind his children Teressa (Eldon) Stump of Hillsdale, Trinity (Megan) Fidler of Bradenton, FL, Teneil (Paul) Wickham of Reading, Katie Fidler of Coldwater; his sisters Elizabeth Adams of Temple, TX, Earline Fidler of Edon, OH; 10 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, his niece, his aunts Betsy Jones and Blake Shilling, his dogs Luke, Buddy, Stormy and his cat Tess.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorial donations are suggested to the Branch County Humane Society. www.dutcherfh.com