Mark Siirtola

Mark Francis Siirtola, 63, of Bismarck died unexpectedly on July 2, 2025.

Graveside services will be held at 3:00 PM, Saturday, July 12 at Ahola Cemetery in rural Wing, North Dakota with Rev. Trisha DeBoer officiating.

Mark was born in Fargo, North Dakota on June 20, 1962. He was raised in Spencer, Iowa where he attended school and excelled in mischief and wrestling. After graduating from high school in 1981, he attended the University of Northern Iowa majoring in graphic arts.

Mark’s career ranged from working in the printing industry to recently retiring from a position in retail.

Mark had a passion for the great outdoors, especially hunting, fishing, and riding his Harley. Mark’s kindness is exemplified by his being an organ donor.

Mark is survived by his sister Susan Prosser (Patrick), niece Lora Prosser, aunt Donna Clark, uncle Robert Moore (Joyce), stepmother Clara Siirtola and many many friends and cousins who were most important in Mark’s life.

Mark was proceeded in death by his parents Francis and Lora Siirtola, brother Jeffrey Siirtola, grandparents Don and Margret Moore, grandparents Heimo and Aino Siirtola, and his beloved English Bulldogs Spike and Gertie.

After the services, guests are invited to join Mark’s family at the Wing Senior Center to celebrate and share memories of Mark’s life.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Central Dakota Humane Society or a charity of your choosing.