Mark C. Hahlbeck, 1958–2024
Mark C. Hahlbeck, Class of 1981, passed away June 26, 2024. Mark was born September 15, 1958, in New York, and was the son of the late Sally Joseph Hahlbeck and Kurt J. Hahlbeck, both of Wisconsin. Mark was also the son of the late Warren Potter Vickerman Jr. of New York. He leaves his loving family: wife Amy Singer of West Orange and cherished children Max Potter Hahlbeck and Emily Rose Hahlbeck; his brothers Michael Vickerman (Pamela Wiesen) and Kurt Hahlbeck (Kathy Hahlbeck). He also leaves a sister Katrina (Katie) Hahlbeck Smith; brother-law and sister-in-law Robert Singer and Debra Dennis, and the late Stacy Goldstein. Mark was beloved by his nieces and nephews: Daniel Mark Vickerman, Nicholas (Emily) Hahlbeck, Sydney Hahlbeck, Alex Hahlbeck, Ethan Hahlbeck, Jacob Smasal, Alec Smasal, and Michaela Smasal, and Jonah Singer, Ryan Dennis, and Elliot Dennis. Mark loved life and lived with enthusiasm, soaking up experiences and expressing his creativity through music, textiles, painting, cooking, and most recently sculpture. His kindness made him lasting friends.