Mark L Varner

Mark Lee Varner passed away peacefully in his sleep Friday, April 14, 2023 at Promedica Ebeid Hospice in Sylvania, Ohio at the age of 63.

Mark was born in Toledo, Ohio to Nathan and Arlene Varner. He lived in Michigan for most of his life and was an avid football fan who loved to cheer on the Detroit Lions and University of Michigan. He also enjoyed spending time riding dirt bikes with his friends in his younger days and grilling outside.

He traveled the country as a semi-truck driver and loved to talk about his days on the road and the states that he visited along his travels. Mark was most proud of his culinary skills. He attended classes at Monroe Community College in hopes of becoming a chef. He enjoyed cooking for family and friends as well as cooking in several restaurants. Mark also very much enjoyed countless hours doing woodburning and crafting with his laser machine. He was an excellent teacher, who loved to share his knowledge and loved to make projects for others.

Mark was preceded in death by his parents, Nathan and Arlene; brother, Douglas Varner, as well as an infant sister, Mary. He is survived by his brother, Gary Varner; daughters, Jennifer (Richard) Jagodzinski, Julie Kurdziel, Michelle Wright (significant other Brent Cooper), and Anna Varner; niece Shannon Varner and nephew Jason (Rachel) Varner. He also had several grandchildren, great nieces and great nephews.

A memorial gathering will be held Saturday, May 27th at Walker Funeral Home in Holland, Ohio from 3-6 with a Eulogy at 5:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Promedica Ebeid Hospice in Mark’s name.