Mark E. Hassman, 66, of Salina, passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. He was born in Salina on July 24, 1958, and resided there his entire life.
Mark was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church. He was a graduate of Salina South High School in 1976 and afterward attended three years at Kansas Wesleyan University. During his high school years, he enjoyed the activity of competitive debate and later became an assistant coach for four years at Salina Central High School.
His parents owned Hassman Termite and Pest Control and Mark grew up learning that business. He was a two-time President of the Kansas Pest Control Association (KPCA), a two-time winner of the Man of the Year award, and for several years was a chairman of the Government Affairs committee of the KPCA. Mark was also a published writer in several pest control publications over the years.
He was devout in his faith and was proud to be a long-time member of Christ the King Lutheran Church. In the church he served on many committees and on the Board of Directors.
On December 6, 1986, he was lucky enough to be married to Mary Werling. From this union two girls were born – Amanda and Ashley. Mark was very proud of both of them. He had many great memories of them both growing up and as adults.
Mark is preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Marlene Hassman; grandparents, Henry and Mabel Hassman and Carl and Helen Alt.
He is survived by his wife Mary; two daughters, Amanda (Matt) Biolsi, and Ashley Hassman; brother Mike (Angie) Hassman; nephew Andrew Hassman; and his beloved “grand-dogs.”
Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Friday, April 11, 2025, at Ryan Mortuary. Family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m.
A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 12, at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 111 W Magnolia Road, Salina. Graveside will be in Gypsum Hill Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Christ the King Lutheran Church Cares Committee, or non-perishable items donated at the visitation and funeral service for the church blessing box.