Mark Landis

Mark Alderfer Landis, 69, of Quakertown, Pennsylvania, went to be with the Lord on December 17, 2016. He was born on November 16, 1947, in Sellersville, Pennsylvania to Elmer S. and Kathryn (Alderfer) Landis. He married Janet Louise Hunsberger on September 30, 1967; they were married 49 years. Mark was a member of Rocky Ridge Mennonite Church in Quakertown. He was a humble, hardworking man who enjoyed his work as both a butcher and carpenter. His hobbies included woodworking, listening to Johnny Cash, and spending time with family, especially watching his grandchildren grow. His loving family will always cherish the handcrafted items Mark created, and even more so the priceless moments where the grandchildren got to spend time with their "Pop Pop." Mark is survived by his wife Janet; daughter Marla (Landis) Siwert and her husband Louis, of Bellefonte, Pennsylvania; son Shane Landis and his wife Linda of Palm, Pennsylvania; son Matt Landis and wife Cheryl of Harrisonburg, Virginia; son Mike Landis and his wife Lauren of Arlington, Virginia; daughter Marci (Landis) Schmucker and her husband Aaron of La Junta, Colorado; sister Mary (Landis) Hange and her husband Durrell; sister Sara (Landis) Halteman and her husband Paul; brother Jacob Landis and his wife Ruth; sister-in-law Shirley Landis and sister-in-law Doris Landis. He is also survived by eleven grandchildren, Jordan and wife Daphne; Michelle, Jarod, Zach, Tyler, Ashley, Kaitlyn, Josh, Ethan, Evan; 5 great grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild. Mark was preceded in death by his parents; brother James A. Landis and his wife Eleanor; brother Paul A. Landis; brother John A. Landis; sister-in-law Anna May Landis; brother Elmer A. Landis; brother Daniel A. Landis. Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 PM on Wed., Dec. 21 at Rocky Ridge Mennonite Church, 114 Rocky Ridge Road, Quakertown. There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made to Samaritan's Purse. Donate online at www.samaritanspurse.org, or by mail at Samaritan's Purse, PO Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607.