Remembering Mark Setterlind
July 25 2008 12:52 PM Filed in: Member
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NEGAUNEE - The heavens opened wide and Mark Stephen
Setterlind entered in on June 25 at 1:30 p.m. under
the care of his devoted wife, Rosie, with the help of
Lake Superior Hospice and some dear friends.
Mark, also known as "Mr. S" and "Sudsy," was born on March 30, 1953, in Escanaba to Gustaf and Margaret (Johnson) Setterlind. He attended Escanaba area schools, playing baseball, tennis and beginning his orchestral career.
Mark graduated from Escanaba High School in 1971, going on to NMU. He received his BME in 1976. He loved going to school as much as he loved teaching, so he continued his education until he reached a Masters plus 30.
Mr. S began teaching in the Negaunee school system in 1976. He fine tuned its already excellent orchestra program. In 1985 the orchestra performed in the North America Music Festival in Toronto. In 1989 the orchestra started their European tours, and they continue to do so every four years. They started with Germany and Austria and have traveled to Great Britain, Wales and Scotland since. It was a wonderful experience for his students and a great community event.
Mark has been an inspiring educator in the Upper Peninsula for decades. He worked with the Negaunee Public Schools for over 31 years, retiring in March of 2008. He loved his job and would have taught several more years if his health would have allowed it. He was an original member of the Marquette Symphony Orchestra and played 25 concerts in the last 10 years. He performed with the NMU Orchestra for over 20 years. He was a member of the Keweenaw Symphony and the Sault Ste. Marie Symphony for several years. He played with the Lancaster Orchestra, the Georgia Southern Symphony and the Superior String Alliance Festival Orchestra. He was a founding member of the Superior Strings, starting a summer camp for students in 1986 at Little Lakes' Page Conference center. He taught and participated at the camp and with the Superior Festival Orchestra for over 20 years until his recurring cancer kept him from it.
Mark was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church of Negaunee. He sang in the choir and occasionally played special music on the violin. He was very proud when his boys would play along with him on their instruments.
Mark loved participating and watching all kinds of sports. He played tennis, bowled, golfed and played softball for many years. He loved watching the Packers and the Detroit Tigers. He often walked down to watch whoever was playing at the local ball fields. He attended many of his students' ball games at the schools and football field. He also loved to watch NMU basketball. No one could beat him at sports trivia. He loved gardening, traveling, and any activity involving his family.
Mark was honored by the Marquette Symphony at its April 5 concert. He received the 2008 Outstanding Arts Educator Award for Marquette County. He received numerous awards as an educator and musician over the years, but is now playing his biggest "gig" in God's Heavenly Orchestra, first chair and conductor-in-training.
Dedication to his students helped him to attend and conduct his "Seniors" last concert on May 14. He presented each senior with a baton - a tradition he started several years ago. It was a night we will all remember forever.
Mark is survived by his wife of 16 years, Rose (Takkinen) Setterlind; his sons ("His Pride and Joy"), Robert David and Stephen Gustaf both at home; stepdaughter, Emily Wertanen (Yakiko Grine) of Oshkosh, Wis.; stepson, Brent Wertanen (fiance Amanda Toman) of Portland, Maine; father-in-law, Arvo Takkinen of Chatham; sister-in-law, Patsy (Takkinen) Hemmila (Ken); brothers-in-law, Bernie Takkinen of Vandalia, Mich. and Donnie Takkinen of Chatham; aunt, Marta Halleback of Sweden; aunt, Sally Setterlind of Manistique; nephews, John (Barb) Setterlind of Aurora, Colo., Mike Setterlind of Manistique, Erik (Allison) Setterlind of Stockbridge, Ga.; niece, Kristina (Setterlind) Levy (Matt) of Franklin, Tenn.; and numerous cousins and other relatives here and in Sweden, and many friends and fellow teachers.
Mark was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Robert and David, his "Auntie" Grace Johnson and mother-in-law, Ada Takkinen.
Mark fought a courageous battle with soft tissue sarcoma for over three years. The family thanks Lake Superior Hospice for their care and support. They would also like to thank fellow teachers, friends and the community for their thoughts, prayers and generosity throughout this difficult time.
Mark was a wonderful husband, father, teacher and friend. He will be dearly missed by his family and all who had the pleasure and privilege to know him.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 1, 2008, at St. Paul Church, Negaunee, with Rev. David Echelbarger and Rev. Christine Thomas-Echelbarger, pastors of Immanuel Lutheran Church, and Rev. Peter Anderson officiating. Burial will be in Gardens of Rest Cemetery, Escanaba. Pallbearers will be Jack Mendelin, Wayne Finman, Keith DeFant, Al Sundine, Mike Mileski and Gerry Anderson.
Condolence's to the family may be sent by web link or by mail to Mrs. Mark Setterlind, 938 Hungerford Ave., Negaunee MI 49866.
article reprinted with permission from the Daily Press, Escanaba
Mark, also known as "Mr. S" and "Sudsy," was born on March 30, 1953, in Escanaba to Gustaf and Margaret (Johnson) Setterlind. He attended Escanaba area schools, playing baseball, tennis and beginning his orchestral career.
Mark graduated from Escanaba High School in 1971, going on to NMU. He received his BME in 1976. He loved going to school as much as he loved teaching, so he continued his education until he reached a Masters plus 30.
Mr. S began teaching in the Negaunee school system in 1976. He fine tuned its already excellent orchestra program. In 1985 the orchestra performed in the North America Music Festival in Toronto. In 1989 the orchestra started their European tours, and they continue to do so every four years. They started with Germany and Austria and have traveled to Great Britain, Wales and Scotland since. It was a wonderful experience for his students and a great community event.
Mark has been an inspiring educator in the Upper Peninsula for decades. He worked with the Negaunee Public Schools for over 31 years, retiring in March of 2008. He loved his job and would have taught several more years if his health would have allowed it. He was an original member of the Marquette Symphony Orchestra and played 25 concerts in the last 10 years. He performed with the NMU Orchestra for over 20 years. He was a member of the Keweenaw Symphony and the Sault Ste. Marie Symphony for several years. He played with the Lancaster Orchestra, the Georgia Southern Symphony and the Superior String Alliance Festival Orchestra. He was a founding member of the Superior Strings, starting a summer camp for students in 1986 at Little Lakes' Page Conference center. He taught and participated at the camp and with the Superior Festival Orchestra for over 20 years until his recurring cancer kept him from it.
Mark was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church of Negaunee. He sang in the choir and occasionally played special music on the violin. He was very proud when his boys would play along with him on their instruments.
Mark loved participating and watching all kinds of sports. He played tennis, bowled, golfed and played softball for many years. He loved watching the Packers and the Detroit Tigers. He often walked down to watch whoever was playing at the local ball fields. He attended many of his students' ball games at the schools and football field. He also loved to watch NMU basketball. No one could beat him at sports trivia. He loved gardening, traveling, and any activity involving his family.
Mark was honored by the Marquette Symphony at its April 5 concert. He received the 2008 Outstanding Arts Educator Award for Marquette County. He received numerous awards as an educator and musician over the years, but is now playing his biggest "gig" in God's Heavenly Orchestra, first chair and conductor-in-training.
Dedication to his students helped him to attend and conduct his "Seniors" last concert on May 14. He presented each senior with a baton - a tradition he started several years ago. It was a night we will all remember forever.
Mark is survived by his wife of 16 years, Rose (Takkinen) Setterlind; his sons ("His Pride and Joy"), Robert David and Stephen Gustaf both at home; stepdaughter, Emily Wertanen (Yakiko Grine) of Oshkosh, Wis.; stepson, Brent Wertanen (fiance Amanda Toman) of Portland, Maine; father-in-law, Arvo Takkinen of Chatham; sister-in-law, Patsy (Takkinen) Hemmila (Ken); brothers-in-law, Bernie Takkinen of Vandalia, Mich. and Donnie Takkinen of Chatham; aunt, Marta Halleback of Sweden; aunt, Sally Setterlind of Manistique; nephews, John (Barb) Setterlind of Aurora, Colo., Mike Setterlind of Manistique, Erik (Allison) Setterlind of Stockbridge, Ga.; niece, Kristina (Setterlind) Levy (Matt) of Franklin, Tenn.; and numerous cousins and other relatives here and in Sweden, and many friends and fellow teachers.
Mark was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Robert and David, his "Auntie" Grace Johnson and mother-in-law, Ada Takkinen.
Mark fought a courageous battle with soft tissue sarcoma for over three years. The family thanks Lake Superior Hospice for their care and support. They would also like to thank fellow teachers, friends and the community for their thoughts, prayers and generosity throughout this difficult time.
Mark was a wonderful husband, father, teacher and friend. He will be dearly missed by his family and all who had the pleasure and privilege to know him.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 1, 2008, at St. Paul Church, Negaunee, with Rev. David Echelbarger and Rev. Christine Thomas-Echelbarger, pastors of Immanuel Lutheran Church, and Rev. Peter Anderson officiating. Burial will be in Gardens of Rest Cemetery, Escanaba. Pallbearers will be Jack Mendelin, Wayne Finman, Keith DeFant, Al Sundine, Mike Mileski and Gerry Anderson.
Condolence's to the family may be sent by web link or by mail to Mrs. Mark Setterlind, 938 Hungerford Ave., Negaunee MI 49866.
article reprinted with permission from the Daily Press, Escanaba
