Mark Falk Obituary

Mark A. Falk

Mark Falk, 63, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his family.

Mark was born January 11, 1963, in Bluffton, to Harold Dean and Carol (Mathewson) Falk. On June 21, 1986, he married Karen (Weyer) Falk, who survives.

He was a 1982 graduate of Bluffton High School and a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. He retired from Production Products Inc. in 2024, but previously worked for Cooper Tires and Clymer Enterprises. Mark was proud to have been a three-time state wrestling champion in Ohio, winning in 1980, 1981, and 1982. He was instrumental in helping his wrestling team bring home Bluffton High School's first-ever state championship title in 1981. With a career record of 149-12, he was named Class A Outstanding Wrestler of the Year his senior year, propelling him to the USA Dream Team All-American.

His wrestling career took him to The Ohio State University, where he wrestled for one year. He later coached wrestling for Bluffton High School and Cory-Rawson High School. Aside from his athletic ability, Mark was an artist. Additionally, he enjoyed fishing, playing cards, gardening, watching football or wrestling, taking his dog Sparkles to the dog park, playing tricks on those he loved, and vacationing to the beach with his family. He loved spending time with his family and friends, especially his grandchildren.

He is survived by his mother, Carol Falk of Bluffton; his wife, Karen Falk of Bluffton; two children, Joshua (Frankie Hamilton) Falk of Bluffton and Brianna (Clay) Atkins of Bluffton; four grandchildren, Lilliana, Ezra, Brielle, and Caliyah Atkins; three siblings, Mike (Eileen) Falk of Bluffton, Tom (Susan) Falk of Columbus, and Tina Benjamin of Bluffton; and a sister-in-law, Joyce Falk of Bluffton.

He was preceded in death by his father, Harold Dean Falk and a brother, Tim Falk.

Services will begin at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 5, 2026, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Bluffton. Father John Murray to officiate the service. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery following the service. Visitation will be from 2-7 p.m. Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services - Bluffton, with a rosary service beginning at 7 p.m.

Memorial contribu-tions may be made to St. Mary's Catholic Church.

Condolences may be expressed to family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.