Mark Anthony Depperschmidt, 57, died October 2, 2015, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita. Born October 14, 1957, at La Crosse, he was the son of Charles and Mary (Cordova) Depperschmidt. Mark married Debbie Dykstra on November 26, 1997 at Great Bend, KS. She died July 1, 2013. A professional over-the-road truck driver, Mark had been a Great Bend resident since 1971, coming from Hoisington. Tinkering and with an ability to fix anything, Mark was known for helping friends and family before himself, and always lending a hand. Mark was an avid Kansas City Chiefs fan, and enjoyed spending time with his family. Survivors include his father, Charles Depperschmidt, La Crosse; mother Mary Depperschmidt, Great Bend; one son, Mark Depperschmidt II (Shala), Goddard; two daughters, Jennifer Wendel (Lucas), Holcomb and Jewelia Depperschmidt, Great Bend; two step-daughters, Sara Ehler (Micah), Hoisington and Anne Givens (Robert), Stockton; four brothers: Charles D. Depperschmidt, Great Bend; Ricky Depperschmidt (Mary), La Crosse; James A. Depperschmidt (Brenda), serving in the U.S. Navy in San Diego, Calif.; Tyler Depperschmidt and his companion Jamie Hatfield, Great Bend; two sisters, Judy Blankenship, Pratt, and Kelli Legleiter, La Crosse; ten grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by sister Yvonne Waitt. Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at First Church of the Nazarene, Great Bend, with Pastor Josh Foster officiating. Interment will be at Great Bend Cemetery North, Great Bend. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at Bryant Funeral Home, with the family receiving friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Memorials are suggested to the Jewelia Depperschmidt Education Fund or Euphoria Dance Center, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.