Mark T. Stechschulte

Fort Jennings -- Mark T. Stechschulte, 62, of Fort Jennings, died 10:41 a.m., Saturday, February 20, 2016 at his residence.  He was born June 9, 1953 in Lima, to the late Harold and Imelda (Rellinger) Stechschulte.  On June 28, 1974, he married Martha "Marty" Schnipke and she survives in Fort Jennings.

Also surviving are two children: Nicole (Chip) Welch and Adam (Kara) Stechschulte both of Fort Jennings; four grandchildren: Annabelle Welch, Grace Welch, Ian Stechschulte and Elliott Stechschulte; four brothers: Steve Stechschulte, John (Sharon) Stechschulte and Luke (Janice) Stechschulte all of Kalida and Matt (Dee) Stechschulte of Fort Jennings; two sisters: Susie (Jim) Burgei of Kalida and Mary (Bob) Lichty of Payne; four brothers-in-law: Richard (Paulette) Schnipke and Leroy (Kathy) Schnipke both of Ottawa, Eugene (Janie) Schnipke of Holgate, Anthony Schnipke of Kalida; five sisters-in-law: Beverly (Guy) Simes of Cincinnati, Catherine (Rick) Kuhlman of Van Wert, Virginia (Dana) Martin of Ottoville, Elizabeth (Roger) Warnecke and Kathy Schnipke both of Kalida.

He was also preceded in death by a sister-in-law: Gerri Stechschulte and brother-in-law: Robert Schnipke.

Mark retired July 1, 2008 from General Motors in Defiance.  He was a member of UAW Local 211 who enjoyed classic cars, farming and being with his grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life will take place at the convenience of the family.

Memorial donations may be made to Putnam County Hospice or American Cancer Society.  Arrangements are under the direction of Love-Heitmeyer Funeral Home, Jackson Twp.

Condolences may be expressed at:  www.lovefuneralhome.com