Marcus Koefod – Fergus Falls, MN

Marcus Koefod, 85, pass-ed away Tuesday, January 21, 2025 in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. Marcus M. Koefod was born September 19, 1939 in Ashby, Minnesota the son of Ferdinand and Alice (Slot-sve) 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 September 12, 195 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 U.S. coast, Cuba and then the Congo in Africa. He was Honorably Discharged as a Chaplain’s Assistant August 25, 1960. He attended Lee’s Barber School in St. Paul then worked for two and one-half years for Denny’s Barbershop in Richfield as an apprentice. Mark and Yvonne Torgrimson were married 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 Barbershop. He served the community for 50 years retiring at age 80. Mark and Marcia Ann Tweet were married 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. Family-wife, Marcia; three children and their families, Pamela Jo (Gary) Ru-ter, Collin, Brendan (Matt), Allison (Brandon) Lang and Aaron of New London; two sons, Randy (Tammy) Koefod, Taylor (Miles) Wing and Courtney (Scott Johnson), and Craig (Carol) Koefod, Christian (Josey) and Catherine, all of Ashby: two step-children, Elizabeth Oslund and Charles and Hazel of Long Lake, and Adam (Paloma) Tweet and Harper and Eliana of Ft. Myers, FL, and great-grandchildren, Brooklyn, Blake, Brandon Jr. as well as by numerous relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, Ferdinand and Alice Koefod: wife, Yvonne Aug-ust 27, 1999; mothers- and fathers-in-law; three brothers, Robert “Bob”, Curtis “Cork” and Darrell “Poof” Koefod and their spouses; and brother-in-law, Mike Knutson. In lieu for flowers donations to Pelican Lake Cemetery. Memorial Service was 11 a.m. Saturday, January 25, 2025 at Peace Lutheran Church in Ashby with a visitation one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment was at Pelican Lake Cemetery in Ashby. Military Honors were by Pederson-Tripp American Legion Post 357 of Ashby. Glende-Nilson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Ashby was in charge of arrangements. Condolences can be made online at www.GlendeNilson.com.