Obituary
Mark E Cromlich, age 72, from The Villages, Florida passed away Sunday June 26, 2022. He passed peacefully with his wife, Cheryl, at his side.
Mark was retired from General Motors and the Department of Defense.
Mark’s love for his wife Cheryl didn’t end with his death. He loved his wife and his many many friends, laughter and golf.
Mark married Cheryl Stergar (Dix) on April 30, 1977. The two were lifetime companions, friends and the love of each other’s lives. They loved dancing together, church and their complete love for Jesus Christ.
Mark was an avid golfer. He survived by his wife, Cheryl; and daughter, Juli Wells (Chris) and grandson Cole Wells.
Mark will be especially remembered for his undying love for his wife Cheryl, his love of life and his many, many friends. Mark certainly was loved by everyone he knew.
Mark's memorial bench
April 30,1977
You are the love of my life. The man I always dreamed of! The best thing that ever happened to me! I love you more than I could ever express. The day you left to be with Our Lord was a day I’ll never forget and I honestly look forward to my day to be with you , again. I’m thrilled for you that you have no more pain You were dealt so many challenges and you handled those challenges like a champ, certainly better than I could have. I admire you. You never wanted me to be hurt and tried so hard for that to never happen.
I knew the moment I looked into your eyes , for the first time, that you belonged to me and you often told me you loved me from the first moment you met me. From our first date we were committed to each other forever. We fought many obstacles with interference from family and illness through the years but we fought it together with God and we became a very strong couple.
You often said “you are my world, Cheryl. You are my everything”. I hear you saying that everyday. You told me that all the way to the day you took your last breath.
I’m finding it to be just moving time along til I see you again. I will never look for anyone else because you are the love of my life and I will remain your wife through eternity. There could never be another for me. NEVER.
I fought hard to find an answer but there was none to be found. God needed you.
You always told me you loved me more. I feel that’s impossible but I do believe that we both loved each other best.
You gave me everything. You gave me your heart and your soul. You loved me more than I deserved at times.
Ours was a real love story. We had every obstacle imaginable thrown at us from every corner and we knew that nothing else mattered except our love for each other. We defied all odds. Our love carried us through til the end.
The hardest part for me was knowing I was going to lose you. The doctors were pretty clear but even they had no idea how soon it would be. I choked back their words that it was fatal and I do believe that I felt they were wrong. I looked at everything to find enough information to prove that, but God had other plans. As much as I miss you and as painful as it is for me I admit that I’m happy you don’t have to go through any more pain. I can’t imagine any other person handling things better than you did. I’m so proud of you and if it is possible, love you even more for your hanging in there. I know you did it for me. I know you never wanted to see me hurt.
I will be looking for you as I pass through the light and when I see you I will run to you and never let you go again. You promised me you would look for me and save a place for me. I live for that day. You took my heart with you.
I love you, sweetheart. You are my guy, my man child, my love, my everything. I am fine because I know you want me to be but that will never stop me wishing for that day when we run to each other again. I’ll love you through eternity” , as we often told each other. Rest well, my love. I’ll see you when God decides it’s my time. Til then, I’ll see you in my dreams.
My letter to Mark at his commemoration Ceremony 1-26-2023
This is the spot where Mark's memorial bench will be placed with the words: Sitting here missing you, wishing for just one more dance, Mark Cromlich, Death will never separate us. Your wife, Cheryl
This is the spot for Mark's memorial bench and the words that will be placed on the plaque. I miss you more everyday, my sweet husband
Eternally forever
Love
Even death cannot separate them
Mark and Cheryl
“To leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch or a redeemed social condition; to know that even one life has breathed easier because you have lived - that is to have succeeded.” Ralph Waldo Emerson
You did that Mark. You will be missed.
Hope you’re wearing your Trump hat.
RIP Mark
I think about you every day since I've been through it too. It's difficult and a huge adjustment, but eventually, you do emerge into the sunlight again. Sending sincere sympathies and warm hugs from an old friend. ~ NJS
I know you’re an Angel watching over Cheryl. I know it.
I live pretty far from your wife, but I can promise you, I hold her in high regard. I know you were a wonderful man on Earth. I’m honoring you and the kind life you lead.
Marcia Scott
God Blessed me with you and Marks friendship and I’m so sorry that you have lost your soulmate. I wish I was closer to be able to give my friend a Real Hug. Through Facebook we will continue to keep in touch and maybe someday I’ll buy a Vette just to come see you. Keep your never ending faith that you’ll be with Mark again. Love you my friend.