Greetings,

 Dear Members,

Mark Wald, a teacher at South High School, died on Christmas Eve.  Mark's funeral has been scheduled for 3:00 PM, Sun., 1/4/2009, at Plymouth Congregational Church, 1900 Nicollet Ave., Minneapolis, with a visitation to be held at the church beginning at 2:00 PM.  Please pass this information on to colleagues and friends in the manner you think appropriate.

Wald, Mark T. ("Sparky") -  Age 49, of Mpls. Died at home on Christmas Eve. after a long battle with brain cancer. Was surrounded by love from family and friends throughout his illness. Graduated from Alexander Ramsey H.S. in 1978. Received a BA cum laude from Macalester College in 1982 and an MFA from Pratt Inst. in 1987.  After working as an artist in New York, became a teacher in 1989. Taught art at Washburn H.S., the InterDistrict Downtown School, and South H.S. Survived by parents, Roger & Peggy Wald; siblings John (Marianne Remedios), Judy Werner (Mike), Beth Hanzal, Tom, and David (Karin); 11 nieces and nephews; partner, Russell Ginyard; and many friends. Visitation at 2 PM and funeral service at 3 PM, Sun., Jan. 4, Plymouth Congregational Church, 1900 Nicollet Ave., Mpls. Memorials preferred to Mark Wald Art Education Fund, c/o Minneapolis Foundation.

Questions: John Wald (brother)  (952) 927-6838 

Note:  Mark was nominated every year by his students for the MPS Teacher of the Year award.  He loved his work and the students - and they knew it.  He was a wonderful, fun, creative, and caring person who was dedicated to doing a great job during his years as a teacher.  He will be missed.

Lynn Nordgren
MFT, Local 59