Mark was born on September 17, 1975, in Neligh, Nebraska, to Clair and Karen (Wortman) Ohlrich. He was raised in Brunswick and graduated from Plainview High School in 1993. In 2016, he earned a degree in Electrical Mechanical Industrial Maintenance from Metropolitan Community College.
Throughout his career, Mark worked in welding and industrial maintenance. He was employed by Great Dane Trailers in Wayne, Pete's Custom Metals, Overland Products, Valmont Industries, the Fremont Department of Utilities, Fiserv, and most recently, Engineered Controls in Omaha.
Mark married Sara Eddie on April 26, 2003, in Randolph, Nebraska. Together they built their life in Fremont and shared 23 years of marriage.
One of Mark's greatest gifts was his ability to connect with people. He never met a stranger and could carry on a conversation with anyone. Whether he had known someone for years or had just met them, he had a way of making everyone feel welcome. Before long, strangers often became friends.
Mark found his greatest joy in life's simple pleasures. He loved fishing and camping, appreciating the peace and beauty of the outdoors. He was a devoted Husker fan and rarely missed an opportunity to cheer on his favorite teams. His beloved dogs, Jordan, Dee, Gracie, and Kota, were treasured companions who brought him comfort, happiness, and unconditional love throughout the years. Above all, Mark cherished time spent with family and friends, creating memories that will be treasured by all who knew and loved him.
Mark is survived by his wife, Sara; his mother, Karen of Norfolk; his sister, Teresa (Jerome) Kauth of Belden; his brother, Gene (Angie) Ohlrich of Belden; his sister, Pam (Tom) Biernbaum of Belden; his parents-in-law, Larry and Theresa Eddie of McLean; his brother-in-law, Jim (Sherri) Eddie of Arlington; and many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Clair Ohlrich and grandparents John and Evelyn (Beyer) Wortman and Agge and Veryle (Nash) Ohlrich.
There will be no public viewing. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 pm Thursday, July 30, at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 am Friday, July 31, at the mortuary.
Interment will take place at a later date.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(12)
Jill Scheer
Fremont, NE Friday, August 14, 2026 Thinking of you Sara and holding you in prayer.Sending to you my deepest sympathy.
Sincerely~
Jill Scheer (former Valmont employee)
Donn and Barb Tassemeyer
Plainview, NE Thursday, July 30, 2026 Our sincere sympathy to you all -- Mark's wife and children, Karen, and all of you siblings and your families. We pray for your hearts to heal, knowing that God holds you all in his arms. Mark was a great guy. We enjoyed him as a student with his ready smile.Janel (Boecker) Eisenhauer
Bloomfield, NE Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Deepest sympathies to all of Mark’s family. All of you will be in our thoughts & prayers.Lois Moser
Plainview, NE Friday, July 24, 2026 So sorry for all of Mark's family & friends. We were neighbors in Brunswick. As a child he was playmate to my nieces & nephew visiting at my parents house. He was a very nice person. I am saddened by his passing.Ricky Poe
Fremont, NE Friday, July 24, 2026 RIP MARK.Mary Lou Lueders
Omaha, NE Thursday, July 23, 2026 My sympathy to all of Mark’s family. May you find comfort in all the wonderful memories of happy times to fill the emptiness of today. Mary Lou LuedersConnie and Brad Eckmann
Bloomfield, NE Thursday, July 23, 2026 So sorry for the loss of Mark . May he RIP.Raeola
Fremont, NE Thursday, July 23, 2026 Sara and family I'm so very sorry for your loss. Rest in peace Mark 🙏Rick Poe
Fremont, NE Thursday, July 23, 2026 RIP MarkMike Bechtel
Fremont, NE Wednesday, July 22, 2026 I am sorry for your loss. I worked at the Power Plant with him. Prayers.Tom Markey
Fremont, NE Wednesday, July 22, 2026 Rest in peace my friend 🙏Rosemarie Kauth
Bloomfield, NE Tuesday, July 21, 2026 Sara,Sorry to hear of Mark's passing. Know that you and the family are in Joe and my prayers at this time of great sorrow. May you find comfort in your memories and good times.
Rosemarie and Joe Kauth