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Portrait of Mark Edward Abplanalp
In loving memory

Mark Edward Abplanalp

November 21, 1963 – September 15, 2026
Lived 62 years
Christian
Rising Sun New Cemetery · Rising Sun, Indiana
Life story

Mark Edward Abplanalp was born in Batesville, Indiana on November 21, 1963. His parents were Carl E. Abplanalp and Wilma L. (Woodruff) Abplanalp-Sherman. His family later moved to Rising Sun, where he went to school.

Mark started working at an early age. He was a butcher at Dugle's Grocery in Rising Sun for 20 years and made many lasting friendships there. He later retired from Langen Meats in Batesville. On June 7, 2004, he married Cheryl (Turner) Abplanalp at their home in Rising Sun. They were married for more than 22 years.

Mark kept his home and yard in immaculate condition and enjoyed keeping things neat and tidy. He was known for his beautiful Christmas light display. He and Cheryl liked to spend days golfing together when they could. Time with his children and grandchildren brought him the greatest joy.

Mark passed away at home on September 15, 2026, at the age of 62. He leaves his wife Cheryl, daughters Misty (Nate) White and Brittany (Andrew) Rodgers, sons Charles Turner and Mark E. Abplanalp Jr., seven grandchildren and a great-grandchild.

Lifetime

The world Mark knew

Family milestones in gold, history for context

1963
Born November 21
1969
Mark was 6 when the Woodstock music festival opened
1971
Mark was 8 when Walt Disney World opened in Florida
1978
Mark was 15 when the New International Version of the Bible was published in full
1979
Mark was 16 when Mother Teresa was named winner of the Nobel Peace Prize
1981
Mark was 18 when MTV began broadcasting
1997
Mark was 34 when "Titanic" opened in theaters
2001
Mark was 38 when Apple introduced the iPod
2004
Married Cheryl (Turner) Abplanalp at their home in Rising Sun
2010
Mark was 47 when Apple's iPad went on sale
2022
Mark was 59 when ChatGPT was released to the public
2026
Passed away September 15, age 62
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