Mark Andrew Tulanko Jr., 26, of Warren and formerly of Mt. Victory, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, at his residence.
A 2012 graduate of Benjamin Logan High School, he went on to serve as a minesman in the United States Navy. He loved cooking, eating just about any time and dancing. He enjoyed spending time with his friends from the Navy, gaming and going out for long drives. He truly enjoyed his time spent with his family, especially the memories from vacations at Chautauqua Lake in New York. Mark was also very proud of being a God-father to his oldest nephew, Richard.
Born March 12, 1994 in Cincinnati, he is the son of Mark Andrew and Christine Marie (Mohr) Tulanko, Sr. and they survive in Mt. Victory.
In addition to his parents, he is also survived by his grandmothers, Mary Tulanko and Sylvia Prall of Piqua; sisters, Elise (Gage) Yeager of Richwood and Julia Tulanko of Bellefontaine; nieces and nephews, Richard, Truett, James, Bentley, Calvin and Arieanna; God-parents, Mike (Ellen) Tulanko and Mary (Steve) Iddings; aunts and uncles, Michelle Acher, Carl Tulanko, Jim (Pam) Tulanko, Liz (John) Schell, Linda Jones, JoAnn (Rick) Sturm, Edward (Merrie) Tulanko, Sr. and John (Tracey) Tulanko along with numerous cousins and other extended family and friends.
Mark was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Carl Tulanko, Paul Mohr and Edward Prall and his best four leg friend, his beloved dog, Mickey.
Friends may call from 3: to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, at the Millcreek Church of Christ 24956 Lunda Rd. Raymond. Jack Knox, Brandon Storm and Mike Tulanko will officiate funeral services for the family at 5 p.m. on Sunday at the Church. Military rites will be conducted at the church by the Union County Honor Guard Masks will be required and social distancing will be observed for the calling hours and service. The funeral service will be streamed live at 5 p.m. on the funeral home Facebook page, Wilson Funeral Home, Schnurrenberger Chapel for those not able to attend. Burial will take place at a later date.
Arrangements are being handled by Wilson Funeral Home, Schnurrenberger Chapel 222 W. Center St., West Mansfield. Memorial contributions can be made to the family in care of the funeral home to help with the unexpected expenses. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.wilsonfuneralhomesinc.com.