Mark Carl Pedersen

January 27, 1956 - February 6, 2022

Sweetlake – Mark Carl Pedersen, born in Eunice on January 27, 1956, son of the late Erik Brandt and Geraldine Marie (Richard) Pedersen, finished his race, surrounded by his family and friends, on Sunday, February 6, 2022 after a courageous battle with ALS. Mark was a graduate of LaGrange High School, class of 1975, where he lettered in Rodeo and Track. He farmed rice until 1980 when he and his brother, Brandt formed Pedersen Brothers Equipment. His brother, Mike, will carry on with the tradition of Pedersen Equipment. He enjoyed finding or trading for things that anyone needed and had a keen eye for selecting a good momma cow, tractor, or truck. He was a sporting clay enthusiast, winning several national titles in San Antonio. Mark loved a good campfire, grilling, and held the 2010 Rib Cook Off Championship. Mostly, he enjoyed being with family and friends. Mark is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 46 years, Cindy Helms Pedersen; daughter, Lindsay Marie Ervin and husband, Mark; son, Mark Tyler Pedersen and wife, Jennifer; grandchildren, Bray, Jeraldine, Royce, Jack, Isabel, and Grace; siblings, Brandt Pedersen and wife, Jane, Mike Pedersen, Chris Pedersen, and Tammy Granger and husband, Damon “Boo”; step-brother, M. Keith Prudhomme and wife, Jan. Funeral services will be held in Trinity Baptist Church, North Venue on Thursday, February 10, 2022 at 6 p.m., with Nathan Areno and Charlie Willis officiating. Cremation will follow the service under the direction of Johnson & Brown Funeral Home of Iowa. Visitation will begin Thursday in Trinity Baptist Church, North Venue from 11 a.m. until the time of service at 6 p.m. The family would like to thank Stat Home Care and Heart of Hospice for their compassion and care of Mark. Donations may be made to Gideons International in memory of Mark.