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Mark Gwaltney Obituary
Mark was born in Cheyenne, WY on Aug 29, 1956. He was raised on a farm in northern Colorado, and graduated from Hutchinson High School. He attended Hutchinson Community College, and Oklahoma City University where he majored in business and played basketball.
Mark was married to the love of his life, Tami Krehbiel, on December 28, 1979. His affection and love for Tami was present every day, always providing a kiss upon greeting, and always making sure he asked about her day.
He was a successful entrepreneur and businessman, having served as President and Owner of Diamond Everley Roofing of Lawrence, Kansas. An avid outdoors and sports fan, "Papa" was a dedicated KU football and KC Royals fan, and put on some of the best KU football tailgates with his best friends and family. A father figure and role model to many, he will be forever missed by so many within the community.
Please join his family as we honor him with a funeral service Monday, August 14 at 2PM in Lawrence Kansas at the First United Methodist Church West Campus. Inurnment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.
The family will greet friends from 1 – 2 p.m. prior to the service on Monday at the church.
All friends are invited to join his family to share their memories of Mark at Johnny's North (by the River) following the service and burial.
Memorial contributions may be made in his name to Lawrence Habitat for Humanity and may be sent in care of the mortuary. Funeral services have been organized thru Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence KS.
Online condolences may be posted at warrenmcelwain.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mark Gwaltney
Ernest Martinez
August 15, 2017
My deepest condolances to the family
Robert Calhoun
August 15, 2017
Tami, Mark defined class even in his H.S. days! I pray God's comfort for all of your family. His father and I had strokes about the same time and spoke often of Mark and your family. Blessings to all of you!
Renee Vielhauer
August 14, 2017
Tami and family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry to hear of this sad news.
Sincerely,
Renee Vielhauer
Franklin Dee Williams
August 14, 2017
Dear Tami and Family:
Our prayers for all at this time and later.
Franklin Dee Williams and Aloha Kay
Darrell and Debbie Huff
August 13, 2017
Tami!! Darrell and I send our love and prayers to you and the children!! Our hearts are heavy for you at this time but pray that God's comfort and strength will help you get through this difficult time and the memories that your hold will always be with you!! With deepest sympathy
August 13, 2017
Tami and family we are so sorry to hear about Mark's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time.
Deepest Sympathy,
Jeff, Marie, & family
August 11, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family. My boys thought so much of the Gwaltney family in this difficult time.
John and Cindy Gress, parents to Jeremiah and Bubba Gress
Joan Parr
August 11, 2017
I'm so very sorry for your loss, Tami. I know your memories of a life well shared with Mark will sustain you as you make this passage. Love to all your family.
Marlene Showalter
August 10, 2017
So sorry and surprised. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Such great high school memories!!! Marlene Showalter and Stan Martindell
Michele Johnson
August 10, 2017
I am so very sorry to hear about Mark. I can still picture him and his whole family at so many school events and games as his kids were growing up at the time of my own kids. He will truly be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers go to his family during this challenging time.
Steve Dallas
August 10, 2017
Pam & I along with the entire KPost Family send our prayers and condolences to Tammy and the Gwaltney Family. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Steve & Pam Little
Rod/Waterfront
August 10, 2017
Such a surprise. Mark has supported our local business for over 20 years. Mark from day one loaned me equipment and labor free of charge to help us get started. A great guy, will miss his smile. Thoughts and prayers to his family.
Carol Anne Anglesey
August 10, 2017
There are not words to express what I am feeling at this time. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this time and I pray that the peace that only God can give will surround you during this time. Mark was a very special man and I have so many fond memories of the time we got to spend growing up and visiting the farm in Hereford as well as the times we spent at Grandma Gwaltney's house. Family reunions were a lot of fun as well. We will see you all Monday.
Timothy Stickney
August 10, 2017
My thoughts and prayers go out to the whole family...So sorry for the loss.He will be missed by many.A good man
Tim Stickney
Mike Greenamyre
August 10, 2017
Knew Mark through roofing business. Mark was always fair minded and ran a good business. Sorry for the loss !
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