Marcus Koefod

Marcus Koefod. 85 passed away on Jan.21, 2025, Fergus Falls, Minnesota

 Marcus M. Koefod was born on September 19, 1939 in Ashby, Minnesota the son of Ferdinand and Alice (Slotsve) Koefod. He was baptized and confirmed in the Pelican Lake Lutheran Church and graduated from the Ashby High School in 1957. He entered the U.S. Navy on September 12, 1957 stationed first at the Great Lakes Training Center, then at Newport and Quonset Point both in Rhode Island. Mark served on the U.S. Wasp, an anti- submarine warfare ship off the US coast, Cuba, and then the Congo in Africa. He was honorably discharged as a Chaplain's Assistant on August 25, 1960. He attended Lee's Barber School in St. Paul, and worked for two-and one-half years for Denny's Barber Shop in Richfield as an apprentice.

 Mark and Yvonne Torgrimson were married on March 3, 1962 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Ashby. They lived in Minneapolis, Roseville, and Hopkins. In 1967 they returned to Ashby where they raised their three children and Mark owned and operated Mark’s Barber Shop. He served the community for 50 years retiring at age 80.

 Mark and Marcia Ann Tweet were married on June 18, 2003 at the Peace Lutheran Church in Ashby. He enjoyed watching his grandchildren’s sports, hunting, and fishing. He had been a member of the Ashby Ambulance Service and the Ashby Fire Department. Mark was one of the founding members of the Ashby Veterans Memorial, was part of the Memorial Day Committee, and was a member of the Ashby American Legion Post 357. Mark enjoyed and appreciated the Ashby community. He was honored to receive the Ashby Legacy Award in 2024 for his dedication to Ashby. In addition to this, he was a memorable custodian at the Ashby Public School for 27 years where he made an impact on the lives of many.

 Mark is survived by: his wife, Marcia, three children and their families, Pamela Jo (Gary) Ruter, Collin, Brendan (Matt), Allison (Brandon) Lang and Aaron of New London, son, Randy (Tammy) Koefod, Taylor (Miles) Wing, and Courtney (Scott Johnson) and son, Craig (Carol) Koefod. Christian (Josey) and Catherine all of Ashby: two step-children, Elizabeth Oslund, Charles and Hazel of Long Lake and Adam (Paloma)Tweet, Harper and Eliana of Ft. Meyers Fl and Great Grandchildren: Brooklyn, Blake, Brandon Jr. as well as numerous relatives and friends.

 Preceded in death by his parents, Ferdinand and Alice Koefod, wife, Yvonne on August 27, 1999, mother and father in-laws, three brothers, Robert "Bob", Curtis "Cork", and Darrell "Poof" Koefod, their spouses, and brother-in-law Mike Knutson.

Mark spent his last year receiving excellent care and love from the Veterans Home in Fergus Falls, MN.

He passed peacefully surrounded by his family at Lake Region Hospital under the excellent care of his doctors and nurses.

 In lieu for flowers please consider donations to Pelican Lake Cemetery

 Memorial Service will be at 11:00am at Peace Lutheran Church, Ashby. Minnesota with visitation from 10:00-11:00am.

 Military Honors Pederson-Tripp American Legion Post 357, Ashby. Minnesota