Mark Gerard LaMaster

Mark Gerard LaMaster, age 45, of Findlay, entered into the loving arms of God at 4:54 am on Sunday, October 3, 2021, at University Hospital in Cleveland. He was born in Ft. Wayne, Indiana to Tim and Donna (McKelvey) LaMaster who both survive and live in Fort Wayne. He married Jennie Bower on July 29, 2000, and she survives. Also surviving are his children: Jacob Ross LaMaster, Elizabeth "Libby" LaMaster and Baylee Bleu LaMaster all of Findlay; brothers: Nick LaMaster of Jerome, Michigan and Jeff (Hailey) LaMaster of Auburn, Indiana; sisters: Kerry LaMaster and Laura LaMaster both of Ft Wayne; mother-in-law, Janet Kelbley; father-in-law Joe Bower and his wife's grandfather, Jack Kelbley all of Findlay. Other survivors include his nephews; Aaron, Kregan, Collin, AJ, and Braylen LaMaster. He was preceded in death by his nephew Drew. Mark was a family man. He adored his wife Jen and spent every available minute with Jacob, Libby and Baylee. Anyone that met Mark knew that his family was his passion. He also had an amazing sense of humor and went through life with a smile on his face. Mark was a 1995 graduate of Homestead High School. He attended the University of Findlay on a track scholarship. The track team made it to State competition all four years. But hockey was the sport that Mark and his brothers enjoyed playing the most. He started out in playing youth hockey, then continued through high school, college, and on a men's league. The love of this sport was passed down to Jacob. Mark coached him while on the hockey travel team. Mark rarely missed a game of his all through Jacob's high school career.Mark supported Libby during her gymnastics career and introduced her to tennis. Libby will tell you that she learned the game from her dad. Mark played tennis with Libby often. Mark also coached Baylee in soccer, and never missed any of her games. He coached with his best friend Greg Johnson. Mark also was a referee for NW Ohio soccer games.Mark was a member of St. Michael's Parish. He played basketball every Wednesday evening with close friends from the church. Mark would tell you that he got his love of sports from his dad, Tim. They loved watching the Dallas Cowboys, and the Red Sox. And of course, Mark and Jacob watched the Pittsburgh Penguins often. Mark's uncle Pete was his mentor, both spiritually and physically.After graduating college, Mark was a manager in banking and became a mortgage lender. He then started working for The RightThing/ADP as a recruiter. Mark's legacy is the love he had for his family. He will always be by their side. Visitation will be held from 1-5 pm on Sunday, October 10, 2021, at Coldren-Crates Funeral Home in Findlay. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, October 11, 2021, at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, 750 Bright Road, Findlay, Ohio. Father Adam Hertzfeld will officiate and interment will follow at the church cemetery. The family asks that everyone attending the visitation please wear a mask. Also, due to Marks love of sports, that they wear their favorite teams clothing. The family is also asking everyone attending the funeral to please wear a mask. Memorials may be given to the LaMaster Children's Education Fund, which has been established on GoFundMe. Online condolences are welcomed at www.coldrencrates.com. https://www.gofundme.com/f/remembering-mark-lamaster-kids-education-fund?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=p_cf+share-flow-1 To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Mark Gerard LaMaster please visit our Tribute Store.