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Mark Allen Robery

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      Mark Robery was a devoted outdoorsman and beloved by his family, friends, and coworkers. Mark passed away on Sunday, December 28th, 2025 surrounded by family. Mark was a man who felt most at home on Lake Okeechobee where he worked and played. His love for hunting and fishing was not just a pastime, it was a way of life that shaped his character, his friendships, and the stories he shared with anyone lucky enough to have known him.
     Mark had a gift for turning a simple day on the water into a memory worth keeping. He taught countless friends and relatives how to appreciate the stillness that comes with being out in nature. His patience, humor, and steady presence made him the kind of person people naturally gravitated toward.
Beyond the woods and lakes that he cherished, Mark was known for his loyalty, work ethic, and his deep love for his family. He was someone who never hesitated to lend a hand. His laughter, especially when telling well-worn fishing and hunting tales, will be remembered with fondness.
      Mark leaves behind a legacy of adventure and a life lived close to the land. Those who knew him will carry forward his stories, lessons, and his appreciation for the friends and places he held dear.
     Mark will be deeply missed and forever remembered by his Mother-Marjorie Jones, Sisters-Tonya Renfroe & Heidi Bartek, Partner-Mary Lou Parow, Niece-Katelyn Robery Centeno and her children Ariella Robery & Camila Centeno, Nephew-Nicholas Robery, Aunt and Uncle-John & Sandy Patch, Cousins-Shelleen Otto, Christina Patch, Nathan Kurra, and Heath Kurra, and the many friendships he formed throughout his life.
     Rest in peace Mark, for we will unite again one day. Service will be held on February 21st, 2026 @ 12 P.M. at the Okee Tantie Amphitheater, 10430 SR 78, Okeechobee, FL 34974.

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