Mark Donald Whitehead

Mark Donald Whitehead, age 67 of Evansville, Indiana, passed away at his home on April 30, 2026. He was born in Springfield, Illinois on July 20, 1958, and was soon adopted by the late Dr Donald & Patricia (Hubert) Whitehead of Evansville, Indiana, which Pat described as one of the happiest days of their lives. He was proud of his two girls and loved being papaw.

He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church. Mark, affectionately known by family and close friends as “Mad Mark”, was one of a kind and was a good friend to many. In his early years he enjoyed photography, even winning a few awards in high school. He loved anything with a motor, especially his beloved 1948 Chris Craft Racing Runabout, “The Torpedo,” that he has had since 1971. He was a member of the Antique and Classic Boat Society, Chris Craft Antique Boat Club and The Mariners' Museum and Park. He enjoyed following the Unlimited Hydroplane Racing circuit and was a volunteer crew member for several years. He loved making people laugh and was known as a prankster amongst his friends. He spent many summers in Charlevoix, Michigan, where his parents owned a summer home in the Belvedere Club for nearly 40 years, which was very much his happy place. He started his career as an ASE certified BMW mechanic at D-Patrick before leaving to start his own Mac Tool business. He spent many years in industrial tool sales with various companies before retirement.

Mark was preceded in death by his parents; in-laws, Robert & Edna Fischer; brother-in-law, Chris Draper; brother-in-law Tom Fischer and sister-in-law, Pat Fischer.

Mark is survived by his wife of 45 years, Karen (Fischer) Whitehead; daughters, Sarah (Brent) Wittenbraker and Laura (David) Alexander; grandchildren, Crew, Ryker, Nash, Jett and Hattie Wittenbraker, and Ryan, Knox and Logan Alexander; sisters, Diane Whitehead and Suzanne Draper; brother-in-law, Randy (Judy) Fischer; beloved nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family and friends.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, May 7, 2026 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1925 Volkman Rd, Evansville, IN 47725, officiated by Pastor Kirk Horstmeyer.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at Alexander North Funeral Home, 4200 Stringtown Rd. and Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church, Evansville Lutheran School Foundation, 111 E Virginia St, Evansville, IN 47711 or the Antique and Classic Boat Society (ACBS) Scholarship Endowment Fund (acbs.org/about-us/donate/).

Condolences may be made online at www.AlexanderNorthChapel.com