Mark Paul Feldkamp, 79, of Seneca, lost his battle against pulmonary fibrosis on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at Nemaha Valley Community Hospital.

Mark was born on March 20, 1942, on a farm south of Seneca, to Benedict and Katherine Kuhling Feldkamp. Mark graduated from Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic High School in 1960. At a young age, he learned the value of farming, preserving the land, and working hard. He served in the United States National Guard beginning in 1960. Upon honorable discharge from the National Guard, Mark was hired by Nemaha County Road & Bridge. He enjoyed the work, but Mark found his true calling once he joined Regis Tanking’s dozing business.

Mark married Rita Deters on October 12, 1964, at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Seneca. The couple celebrated 56 ½ wonderful years of marriage together.

In 1972, Mark had the opportunity to buy out Regis Tanking’s dozing business upon Regis’ retirement. Mark started Feldkamp Construction with just a few basic pieces of equipment. Soil conservation was his passion. He took great pride in the work he completed. The equipment changed over the years, as did the conservation techniques. But Mark always said one thing stayed the same: His farming customers were the most honest and trustworthy people he ever found. Due to health issues, Mark stepped off a dozer for the last time in July 2020.

When he wasn’t working, which wasn’t often, Mark enjoyed being outdoors, spending time with his grandchildren, reading, and playing cards. He was a member of Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, the St. Joseph’s Society, the Knights of Columbus Council 1769, the church choir and the Knight’s choir, and the Sts. Peter & Paul Cemetery Board. Mark and Rita were original investors in Community National Bank. Mark served on the board of directors from 1987 to 2018. He truly enjoyed his association with the bank, developing a sharper business sense and, most importantly, forming life-long friendships.

Mark was preceded in death by his parents and a grandson, Barrett Scragg.

Mark is survived by his loving wife, Rita; his daughters, Julie (David) Davis of Lansing and Lori (Justin) Lueger of Seneca; siblings, Lyle Feldkamp of Seneca, Arlene Little of Centralia, Regis Feldkamp of Seneca, Daniel Feldkamp of Bern, Robert Feldkamp of Seneca, and Donald Feldkamp of Seneca; six grandchildren and two step-grandchildren.

Rosaries will be prayed at Lauer Funeral Home on Friday, June 18, 2021, at 2 & 7 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, June 19, at 1:30 PM at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Seneca. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Memorials will be designated by the family at a later date.

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