Obituary of Mark Randolph Eschner

A Memorial Service for Mark Randolph Eschner of Old Monroe, MO will be held on Saturday, May 7, 2022 at Carter-Ricks Funeral Home in Winfield, MO. The service will begin at 2pm. The family invites all those who knew and cared for Mark to attend the service and remain after to share memories and stories together. Private inurnment, at 4pm, will be in Whispering Winds Cemetery. Mark, 65, passed away Thursday, April 28, 2022 at his home in Old Monroe. Born September 23,1956 in Detroit, MI, he is the son of Lothar and Erna Bandzmer Eschner. As a young man, he began a career as a truck driver, and retired from the profession in 2009. Mark loved the outdoors, and made the most of his retirement with frequent camping, hiking, kayaking and skiing trips. His favorite place to explore was Colorado, where he spent weeks in the mountains, inviting friends and family to join. Mark was always eager to share the things he loved - from a perfectly cooked chicken, to handmade woodworking gifts, to his sense of humor and big, welcoming laugh. A lifelong music enthusiast, he loved playing guitar, jazz piano, and discovering new musicians. In recent years, Mark often spoke about the sense of belonging and community he found at Chain, his favorite place to hang out and listen to live music. Mark is a beloved son, brother, uncle and friend. He is preceded in death by his father, Lothar Eschner. He is survived by his mother, Erna Eschner of Weldon Spring; MO; his siblings: Monica Haberkamp and husband Rick, of Columbus, OH, Anita Ross and husband Bill, of St. Charles, MO, Deborah Niezwaag and husband Doug, of Phoenix, AZ, Brian Eschner and wife Pam, of Colorado Springs, CO, and Steven Eschner and wife Lorie, of St. Charles, MO. He also leaves behind 11 nieces and nephews, and many cherished friends and neighbors. Memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice, in care of Carter-Ricks Funeral Home, 3838 East Highway 47, P.O. Box 253, Winfield MO 63389.