Mark Gottler
Mark A. Gottler passed away peacefully at his home in St. Louis, Missouri at the age of 61 the night of January 19, 2018. He was born on April 17, 1956 in Detroit, Michigan to Beverly and Randall Gottler. At a young age, the Gottler family moved to St. Clair, Michigan where Mark graduated from St. Clair High School in 1974.
Mark is preceded in death by his mother Beverly, and sister Laura. He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Denis Gottler, father, Randall (89),three children, Erin (Rachel) Gottler, Rebecca Dawson, and Lindsey Gottler (James Hiestand), step children, Robert Kramer and Lauren (Jeffrey) Colburn. Mark had seven grandchildren: Sydney, Colton, Maxwell, Skye, Gracie, Emma, Emery, and a great grandson: Karsen. He is also survived by his three siblings, Randall (Linda) Gottler, Michael Gottler, and Susan (Aaron) Kovatch.
Mark was a proud father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He worked for over 30 years across the United States as a Construction and Project Manager, overseeing countless projects. He was very energetic and passionate about life, and was quick to make friends no matter where he was. He loved the beautiful Michigan waters and spent many Summers boating on the St. Clair River.
Mark’s family will celebrate his life with family and friends in St. Louis, MO shortly, then St. Clair, MI later this summer. Dates to follow.
In lieu of flowers the Gottler family would appreciate donations to CUREPSP, to help fund research on this rare disease that Mark battled. Link:
I worked with Mark at Bechtel in East China, MI about 35 years ago. He was a great guy, always happy and making people laugh. He was one of the first people I met when I started there, made it much easier. I am so sorry for your loss.
Met Mark through boating friends here in St Clair. There wasn’t anyone who could have more fun than Mark and he made sure everyone around him had just as much fun as he did. Life of the party for sure!!!! We have so many happy memories with him. He will be missed tremendously.