Mark William Stahlnecker, of Murrieta, CA, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 15, 2023, after an intense battle with a motor neuron disease. He passed away at home with his devoted wife, Shannon, by his side. He was 44 years old.
Mark was born on July 27, 1979, in Oregon City, Oregon to Dennis (Denny) and Marjorie (Margie) Stahlnecker. It was in Oregon where he met and married his best friend, Shannon Sholtz. The two of them moved to southern California in 2014, where they began a family and beautiful life together.
Mark lived by the moto “Work hard, play hard.” His work ethic and drive for excellence was unmatched. He held double Master’s Degrees and worked in the world of business/finance and healthcare administration. In his down time, there’s no place he’d rather be than spending time with his wife and two boys. He enjoyed planning family vacations, beach trips, visiting national parks, hiking, camping, riding dirt bikes, home brewing, hosting backyard BBQ’s, and watching sports.
Mark was also known for his lifelong pursuit of deepening his relationship with the Lord, not shying away from wrestling with the hard questions of life. He had the gift of hospitality and was a friend to everyone. Mark had the ability to identify and talk with people of all walks of life. He enjoyed entertaining children and adults alike, volunteering his time working with youth groups and leading community groups.
Mark’s infectious smile and unique sense of humor will be missed by all.
Mark is survived by his wife, Shannon, and two sons, Axel and Liam; his parents, Dennis (Denny) and Marjorie (Margie) Stahlnecker; and four brothers, Dennis (Denny) Jr., Irvin and wife Angelie, James, and Evan Stahlnecker. Mark is also survived by many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins who all loved him dearly.