Mark E. Silvester

Mark Silvester, 85, of Schuyler, died Saturday, December 17, 2011, at his home in Schuyler.

Mark Edgar Silvester was born December 4, 1926, in Champion, Nebraska to Frank Ernest and Hattie Gertrude(Bevans) Silvester, one of 12 children. He attended Champion School and then served in the United States Navy, one of seven brothers and sisters to serve at the same time during WWII.

He married Lois Maxine Morgan on October 14, 1949, in McCook, Nebraska.  Mark worked on several ranches and farms before entering the USDA Meat Inspection work force.  He was a Meat Inspector for 34 years.  After retiring in 1998, he worked for the City of Schuyler managing the Yard Waste Site.  He loved caring for and riding horses, gardening and taking care of his yard.

Mark is survived by his wife Lois of Schuyler, three children: Terrry (Deann) Silvester, Mark (Debi) Silvester and Susan (Leon) DeValkenaere, all of Schuyler, five grandsons;Cory (Erica) Silvester, Weseley Kane Silvester, Michael Shane Silvester, Kevin (Karen) DeValkenaere ,Mark Edgar
DeValkenaere, two sisters, two sisters-in-law and three brothers-in-law, two great-granddaughters;Mercedies Cech and Kaydance Cech,  great-grandson; Nathaniel Cech, extended family Barb Silvester, Eric Callahan, Ryan Callahan and children Riley "My Buddy" and  Riah "My Angel". He was preceded in death by his parents, six brothers, three sisters, three nephews, two nieces and one grandson.