Mark Alan Totten

A bright, shining light was extinguished on February 9, 2023 with the passing of Mark Alan Totten (67). Born in Bay Village, Ohio, he lived for the last 15 years on his beloved farm in Richfield, Ohio.  Missing him are his wife of 32 years, Stacy, sons Jake (Whitney) and Mack.  Surviving him are brothers Jeff (Jeanette), Scott (Debbie) and sister, Sue (Greg Winters).  Mark was the son of Arthur (deceased) and Rhonda Totten and dear uncle to Anna Baldi (Jeremy), Lauren (Dana Worstall), Tyler Kircher, and great uncle to London and Jensen Baldi.  He was a special guy to lots of aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family.

Mark was a proud alumnus of Bay High School (Rockets football, wrestling, track, choir) and the University of Florida (Gators #77 football center, Hwt. wrestler).  He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers, and then went on to become one of the first WWF wrestlers, wrestling with the likes of Hulk Hogan. He and his wife were generous supporters of both Bay and Revere High Schools (where both sons graduated).  He loved helping coach football, wrestling and lacrosse at all levels. Mark served over 15 years as a volunteer firefighter and EMT for Erhart Fire Dept, and responded to both Oklahoma City and 911. He proudly served 11 years in the Ohio Military Reserve, achieving the rank of Captain.

Mark was respected by his many colleagues in the financial world, where he had 42 years of experience in insurance, banking, and securities. His current position as Equitable’s Director of Advantage Sales, Training and Development gave him incredible joy and satisfaction. He loved nothing better than the “Farm Days” meetings, where people came in from all over the country to learn, and then enjoy the friendly camaraderie of farm life.  A friend to his high school and college classmates and to those he met as a coach, township trustee, and announcer at school football games, Mark was often asked to talk with sports teams to offer encouragement and provide motivational skills he learned in his years as an athlete.

Cremation was handled by Billow Funeral Home, and there will be a memorial celebration of his life on Saturday, June 24 from 3-6 at the family home in Richfield, located at 2629 Southern Road.  It will be casual, as Mark loved seeing people relax and enjoy the farm and its beauty.

Friends may make memorial contributions to: Bay Alumni Foundation, 377 Dover Center Rd, Bay Village, OH 44140 or to Revere Local Schools , Attn: Treasurer, PO Box 34, Bath, OH 44210

Services in care of The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory, Fairlawn Chapel, 85 N Miller Road  Akron, OH  44333.