Mark Einarson

Mark Einarson, age 47 of Grafton died Saturday, March 26, 2011 at the Unity Medical Center of Grafton. Mark Einarson was born August 13, 1963 in Grafton, ND the son of Lewis and Geraldine (Pederson) Einarson. He graduated from Grafton High School in 1981. He later attended the University of Minnesota-Crookston where he played football and hockey. Following his education he returned to Grafton and worked at the Grafton Developmental Center for 27 years. He was currently working as a carpenter for TFM Construction in Grafton. Mark married his best friend, and the love of his life, Pat Sitzer on December 13, 2010 in Jamaica. Mark was a huge Yankees fan and a die-hard Steelers fan from a very young age. He was a wealth of knowledge when it came to sports statistics, and was a huge collector of sports memorabilia and football jerseys. He was very passionate about coaching and assisted in coaching Grafton Spoilers football for over 25 years, and youth hockey for many years. He touched so many young peoples' lives, and was often stopped on the street by these young men, to express gratitude. He was known as the "Commish" of his Fantasy Football league in Grafton for many years and also participated in a league in Oakwood. He loved playing softball for Oakwood in his younger days and had recently started playing again in Grafton. Mark was a meticulous wood craftsman and his handiwork is on display at many Grafton businesses and homes. His greatest pride and joy though were his children, Sara and MacKenzie. He was a kind, loving man with an infectious smile. He brought so much laughter and companionship to so many and will be deeply missed by all. Mark is survived by his wife Pat of Grafton, ND; his daughters: Sara Einarson and her fiancé John Rushmore, Grand Forks, ND; MacKenzie Einarson, Grafton, ND; step-children: Samantha Sitzer, Grafton, ND; Allan Sitzer, Minto, ND; Thomas Sitzer (Tina Colaccico) and their son Trenton, Grand Forks, ND; his mother Geraldine Bloom, Grafton, ND; father Lewis Einarson, Grafton, ND; siblings: Mary Beth (Charles) Wilson, Grafton, ND; Michael Einarson, Vancouver, WA; Mitchell (Rita) Einarson, Sudbury, VT; Mylo Einarson, Grafton, ND. He was preceded in death by his grandparents and sister Marie Louise Einarson. Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, April 2, 2011 at 11:30 A.M. at the St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Grafton, ND. Visitation will be Friday from 6:30 - 8:00 PM with a prayer service at 8:00 PM at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church of Grafton. Friends may also call at the church on Saturday for one hour prior to the service.