Mark Clarence Torkelson passed away peacefully on October 18, 2026, in Logan, Utah, according to an obituary published by the Logan Herald Journal on October 22, 2026. Born in 1953, Tork was a business owner and educator who was known for his sense of humor and devotion to his community.
Tork was a graduate of Utah State University, having earned his degree in June 1984. His passion for the university was evident through his support of Aggie athletics and his children, three of whom also graduated from the institution. Beyond his academic connection to the school, Tork was an avid fan of the Utah Jazz and the Minnesota Vikings.
In business, Tork opened one of the nation's first Sears Hometown Dealer stores in Logan, Utah. He successfully expanded this business into other markets, including Evanston, Wyoming, while focusing on building relationships with his employees and the local community.
Tork also dedicated himself to education, holding teaching positions in several locations. He taught at North Lake School in Silver Lake, Oregon, from 2004 to 2006, and at the Clatskanie School District in Oregon from 2006 to 2011. His final teaching role was at Uintah High School in Vernal, Utah, from 2012 to 2013.
Tork served in the Colorado-New Mexico mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He married Raynae Cornwall on February 19, 1976, in the Logan, Utah Temple, and later served together with her in the Portland, Oregon Temple. He is survived by his wife, Raynae; his children, Jeremy, Kelline, and Benjamin; his sister, Linda Torkelson Jones; and several grandchildren and other relatives.
A graveside service is scheduled for Monday, October 26, at 1:00 PM at the Logan City Cemetery. Following the service, an open house will be held from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located at 825 North 200 West in Logan.
