Mark Thane Kocher, age 71 of Minerva, passed away at his home on Thursday, December 14, 2023. Kocher was born in Canton Ohio on February 17, 1952 to Elmer and Marie (Casper) Kocher.

Mark served in the US Army. He was a member of the American Legion Post 375. He was the Commander of the VFW Post 4120 from 2019-2021 and was the Senior Vice Commander at the time of his passing. Mark was loved and adored by family members and friends.

To cherish his memories are his loving wife of 30 years, Linda Kocher of Minerva; four sons: Dutch (Joclyn) Kocher, James (Brooke) Elliott, Ron Hutton, and Rod (Jen) Miller; a daughter, Jolynn (David) Gould; 11 grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and a sister, Jude.

In addition to his parents, Mark was preceded in death by his stepmother, Dianne Kocher.

There will be no services. A celebration dinner will take place at the VFW, 213 Roosevelt Street, Mineva OH  44657, on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at 5 PM.