Mark Eric Wieman, 66, of Livingston, Texas passed away due to complications from COVID-19 on Thursday, January 14, 2021, at Houston Baylor Medical Center.

Born October 20th, 1954 in Joplin, Missouri, he was the son of the late Harry Kramer Wieman and Mary Campbell Wieman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his niece, Gwen Jankowski. He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Helen Frances Wieman. He is also survived by his two sisters; Kathleen Robertson of Denver, Colorado and Deborah Godfrey of Hickory, North Carolina; five step-children; Omid Ghaemmaghami and wife, Luisina, of Buenos Aires, Argentina, Amir Ghaemmaghami and wife, Kasi, and their children, Anna, Emma, Aria, and Clara of Livingston, Texas, Mitra Economou and husband, Demetri, and their children, John and Eleni of Houston, Texas, Adam Ghaemmaghami and wife, Reyana, of Fort Worth, Texas, and Alan Ghaemmaghami and Emily, of Fort Worth, Texas; three nieces and nephews, Tori Robertson, and husband, Matt, of Washington, Illinois, Mark Godfrey and wife, Stephanie, of Hickory, North Carolina, and Matt Godfrey and wife, Mariko, of Chicago, Illinois.

Mark grew up in Joplin, Missouri, went to college in Miami, Oklahoma, worked offshore in the Gulf of Mexico on a natural gas platform, lived in Onalaska, Texas, and then settled in Livingston, Texas.

Mark started working summers when he was twelve years old as a dock hand at a marina resort at Grand Lake in Oklahoma, and continued working and expanding tasks at the lake resort through college. He was a good-enough student, but an outstanding worker and found fulfillment through difficult labor, forming relationships, and satisfying customers.

As a young man he was Big Mark to his nieces and nephews, and treated them each summer at Big Mark Camp – vacation days on the lake without parents.

Mark had a talent for forming friendships and inspiring loyalty, and he is survived by many friends who will mourn his passing. He was big hearted, unbiased, and genuinely kind. He influenced and improved the lives of many with his engaging personality and selfless love. His friends all describe him the same way: "He was the nicest guy I ever knew."

After college he joined Occidental Oil, and worked his way from starting roustabout to platform leadership as a Chief Operator. Upon retiring from Occidental twenty-five years later, he founded Wieman Metal Creations where he designed and welded amazing metal art sculptures. Mark then formed and operated a landscape maintenance company and a real estate company in Livingston. It is no secret Mark was well known for his work ethic. He loved business and mingling with clients, bank friends, and other like-minded people.

Most of Mark's business associates have an understood respect for him.  He genuinely cared, and wanted to hear from his favorite people.There are countless times Mark would send flowers, cards, or chocolates to friends or family for simply no reason other than to let them know he was thinking about them.

Mark enjoyed being outdoors for work, sports, and leisure. He was a lifetime fisherman after becoming hooked when he caught his first fish at three years old. He had his first small boat when he was nine, and always owned a boat – increasing in power and size every few years. He used his boat for fishing, skiing, and socializing - and occasionally for towing the boats of a friend with engine troubles or a distressed sister stuck on a sandbar. Mark hunted and brought home quail, pheasant, duck, and squirrel. His mother, Mary, helped him dress the game and would cook it – all but the squirrel. Mark was always most comfortable outside; regardless of the weather.

Mark's greatest pride and joy came from his family. Mark went from no children to five children when he married Helen, enjoyed the big household, and cared for each unique child in his new family. He patiently taught them tennis, skiing, fishing, and the value of a strong work ethic. Throughout their lives, he was always there for them at their games and special events. Mark contributed to the raising and development of Helen's five children, six grandchildren, four nieces/nephews, and three grand-nieces/nephews. He called them "My Kids", and loved them all immeasurably.

Mark's dedicated persistence to his grandchildren was re"mark"able. "Papa Mark" / "Papou" never missed a single game, dance recital, birthday party, or school function. He also ensured a beach trip every summer so the family, their spouses, and his grandkids could all spend quality time together - and of course, would even include a fishing excursion of some kind. With as much as he loved and adored his kids, grandkids, nieces, etc, it's hard to describe the amount of love he had for his wife Helen, who he described as "my greatest blessing."  The love Mark gave in his life was immeasurable; as was the love he received from those who knew him.

Due to Covid-19, an immediate-family only burial is planned at this time. His family plans to announce a memorial service at a later, safer date.

Mark made regular contributions to "His Kids" 529 college funds. In lieu of flowers, Mark's friends and family would appreciate you continuing his generosity with memorial gifts to your favorite charity.