Mark Wengert's Obituary
Mark Wengert, 61, of Ames received his victory in Jesus on March 13, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. A Funeral service will be held on Friday, March 18, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at Ascension Lutheran Church 2400 Bloomington Road, Ames, IA 50010. Mark was born on June 8, 1960, to Mr. and Mrs. William Wengert in Sioux City, Iowa. Mark attended parochial schools in Sioux City, graduating from Bishop Heelan High School in 1978. He went on to attend Western Iowa Tech Community College for drafting, transferred to Briar Cliff University and later earned his B.S. in Industrial Technology from Iowa State University. He married the love of his life, Kajsa Kay Bruce, on July 16, 1994 at Immaculate Conception in Sioux City. Mark and Kajsa moved to Ames after they were married and built a life they loved. Together, they raised their daughters, Allee Kay and Annee Christine. Mark loved and cherished his girls, always putting them first. He instilled in them a hard work ethic, unconditional love, and most importantly, faith in Jesus Christ. He loved to spoil his wife, often whisking her away to the North Shores of Minnesota where they would hike, enjoy their favorite restaurants and simply be together. Mark was a lifelong Detroit Lions, Chicago Cubs, and Iowa State Cyclones fan. He was an avid golfer with two hole-in-ones under his belt (two more than his brothers). He made homemade pizzas at least once a week and enjoyed grilling year-round. Mark was a talented artist and like to draw cards for birthdays and holidays. He loved doing the daily crossword, working on the yard, going on walks, playing pool, swimming, and playing with his dog, Obee, and first family dog, Max. He recently celebrated his 25th work anniversary at Danfoss and enjoyed friendships with many of his colleagues. Mark loved his church, Ascension Lutheran, and his church family. He served as an usher, read scripture, and taught the first and second grade Sunday School class, which was his all-time favorite. Mark loved the Lord passionately and was an inspiration to many as he shared his faith with those around him. He enjoyed taking seminary classes and comparing various translations of scripture to develop a deeper understanding of God's Word. Left to cherish Mark's memory is his wife Kajsa, daughters Annee and Allee Wengert, dog Obee, "granddog" Thor; brothers; Dr. Tim of Marshfield, WI; John (Sue) of Norwalk, IA; Tom (Paula) of Ames, IA; Billy (Shannon) of Lake Quivira, KS; Donny (Katie) of West Des Moines, IA; sisters; Mary (Rick) Madison of Kenosha, WI; Ellen Wengert of Sioux City, IA and Diane Wengert of Phoenix, AZ, many nieces and nephews, and mother Mrs. William Wengert of Sioux City, IA. Mark is preceded in death by his grandparents, father, William Wengert, and sister, Peggy Wengert, and his dog, Max. Online condolences may be directed to www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com
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