Mark D. Tindell, 69, passed away at his home in Bradenton on Thursday, April 29, 2021. Mark was born on July 20, 1951 in Lancaster, Wisconsin to Helen and Keith Tindell. After graduation from Shullsburg High School in Wisconsin, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served during Vietnam. He also served in the National Guard where he was in charge of mobilization of the Florida National Guard for Hurricane Andrew. He also served on President Carter’s detail. Mark then went on to serve his community in Blanchardville, Wisconsin as a Police Officer and EMT.
After moving to Florida, Mark became a Tile Setter. He was an avid pool player and golfer. A passion of his was Tae Kwon Do, where he achieved 2nd degree black belt in Okinawa style and taught a karate dojo at the Bradenton Armory.
Those left behind to cherish Mark's memory are his three children, Todd Tindell, Travis Tindell (Amy), and Brenda Cumpston (Blaine); mother, Helen Tindell; mother of his children, JoAnn Tindell; seven grandchildren, Chelsea, Devyn, Rachael, Dillon, Joshua, Rebecca, and Sarah; three great-grandchildren, Kynleigh, Avah, and Zoey; five siblings, Deb Doyle, Tony Tindell, Laura Albright, Harry Tindell, Steve Tindell, and Luke Tindell; and longtime girlfriend, Myra Riggsbee. Mark was preceded in death by his father, Keith; son, Brian; and brother, Jeffrey.
A gathering will be held at Robert Toale & Sons Funeral Home at Manasota Memorial Park on Saturday, May 8, 2021 from 4 until 6 p.m. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, May 15, 2021 from 2 until 6 p.m. at Mulligans Bar and Grill for family and friends.
SHARE OBITUARY
v.1.8.18