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1963 Mark 2022

Mark Gerard Ferneding

October 23, 1963 — August 11, 2022

Mark Gerard Ferneding was born on October 23, 1963, the son of Alvin and Rita (Dentlinger) Ferneding in Carroll, Iowa. He was baptized and later confirmed his faith at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Templeton. He graduated from Carroll Community with the class of 1983.

Following high school, Mark helped his brothers farm until 2015, when he started working part time for the city of Manning. He then became employed full time at Plastico of Manning. He enjoyed working at the assembly with others. He loved his daily drives and coffee chats at the Corner Station and Ramsey's Feed Store.

Mark passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2022, at his home in Manning, Iowa at the age of 58 years, nine months and 19 days.

Mark was preceded in death by his parents; brothers: Mike Ferneding and Jim Ferneding; and nephew, Lance McNaught. He is survived by his brothers: Lonnie (Betty) Ferneding of Manning and Gene (Mary) Ferneding of Carroll; sisters: Kay (Steve) Schroeder of Kingsley, Jane Ferneding (Tom Timperley) of Blair, Nebraska and Joni (Mike) Warner of Manning; sisters-in-law: Joyce Ferneding and Jean Ferneding both of Manning; many nieces and nephews; and several other relatives and friends.

In lieu of flowers, please direct memorials to the Templeton City Park in Mark's name.

Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at 10:30 AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Templeton, Iowa

Celebrant was Rev. Terry Roder

Lector was Holly Warner

Eucharistic Minister was Joe Kemper

Organist was Hannah Kerkhoff

Offertory Gift Bearers were John Ferneding, Kelly Ferneding & Shelby Beers

Honorary Pallbearers were Becky Muhlbauer, Jill Venner, Jenny Martin, Beth Bandow, Angie Becker, Shelby Beers, Amy Hasenclever, Abby Cowan, Holly Warner, Heidi Klocke, Hannah Kerkhoff and Kelly Ferneding

Pallbearers were Gary Ferneding, Tim Ferneding, Doug Ferneding, John Ferneding, Dan Ferneding , Brian Ferneding, Josh Schroeder and Matt Schroeder

Burial at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Templeton, Iowa

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Service Schedule

Past Services

Visitation

Monday, August 15, 2022

5:00 - 7:00 pm (Central time)

Sacred Heart Church - Templeton

202 N 5th Ave, Templeton, IA 51463

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Visitation

Tuesday, August 16, 2022

9:30 - 10:15 am (Central time)

Sacred Heart Church - Templeton

202 N 5th Ave, Templeton, IA 51463

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Mass of Christian Burial

Tuesday, August 16, 2022

Starts at 10:30 am (Central time)

Sacred Heart Church - Templeton

202 N 5th Ave, Templeton, IA 51463

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Interment

Tuesday, August 16, 2022

Starts at 11:30 am (Central time)

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