Mark Daniel Himmelsbach, 25, of Norway, IA, left us on Monday, October 17, 2016 to join our creator and savior Lord for eternal life. Our Lord has prepared a place for him to now be at peace.

Services will be held 10:30 a.m., October 24, 2016 at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Norway with the Rev. Brian Dellaert officiating. Burial will take place at St. Patrick's and St. Paul's Cemetery in Watkins IA.

Visitation will be held from 3-7 p.m. on Sunday, October 23, 2016 at St. Michael's Parish Center.

Mark Daniel, the son of John and Anne (Bearns) Himmelsbach was born on September 17, 1991 in Cedar Rapids, IA. Mark graduated from Benton Community High School in 2010. He worked for Erger Construction of Norway while attending Kirkwood Community College. Upon graduation he worked for Blattner Energy constructing wind turbines. The last 2 years Mark had the privilege of being employed by the Cargill family where he was deeply cared for and appreciated!

Mark will always be remembered for his willingness to help others. He enjoyed helping on the family farm, playing golf and the Cardinals. He was a member of Teamsters Local 238.

Mark is survived by his parents, John and Anne Himmelsbach, of Norway; brother Eric and friend Jessica Rieck of Watkins, IA; Mark's dear friend Anne Land of Iowa City; grandparents, Bernard and Janet Himmelsbach of Amana, grandmother, Rita Bearns of Cedar Rapids; also surviving are aunts and uncles, Allen (Jeanette) Himmelsbach, Sheryl Oberreuter, Dan, Tom and Mary Bearns; Jim (Karen) Bearns; and Pat (Tom) Arp; several cousins and their families, Jennifer and Jake Cox; Nick Himmelsbach; William (Becky) and Luke Himmelsbach; Brad (Stephanie) and Emma Oberreuter; Dawn Oberreuter; Chad (Megan) Charlotte and Georgia Arp; Katie Arp, DDS; and Christopher and Nicholas Bearns. Mark is also survived by his many friends including his co-workers at Cargill.

Mark was preceded in death by his grandfather, James Bearns.

Brosh Funeral Service of Norway is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to the family. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.hrabakfuneralhome.com .