Mark H. Birkholz, age 66, New London, passed away unexpectedly while on a Lake Erie fishing trip in Cleveland, Ohio.
He was born on March 19, 1954 in New London, son of Fred and Arlene (Cruger) Birkholz. Mark lived for his grandkids, family, and friends. Along with his family he owned and operated Pine Tree Supper Club for the past 35 years; but worked there long before that. Mark especially loved hunting, fishing, and his dogs.
He is survived by his life partner, Debbie Engels; mother Arlene Birkholz; children: Cora (Dave) Oberlin, Tara (Marc) Marsh, Lance (Jessica) Birkholz, Alyssa (Ryan) Wichmann, Jessica (Marty) Erlandson, Trisha (Eric) Ladwig, and Tony Engels (Madison); grandchildren: Claira, Annabelle, Nolan, Addison, Clay, Olivia, Owen, Harvey, Scarlett, Wrigley, Easton, Braxton, Eleanor, Kyra, Amari, Chloe, Michael, Marley, and Scarlett; siblings, Sandy Romberg, Corinne (Kim) Dorsey, Debbie Olson (Steve), and Sue (Greg) “Woody” Wood. Mark is further survived by numerous, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his father Fred, grandparents, and a brother-in-law Harold Romberg.
Due to COVID 19, Mark’s services will be private. The funeral ceremony will be recorded and will be available for viewing following the ceremony on the Cline & Hanson website. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Pine Tree at a later date and all are welcome to attend.
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Cline & Hanson Funeral Home in New London is serving the family. www.clinehansonfuneralhome.com