MARK HESSEMER was born on December 26th, 1954, and gave up his courageous battle with liver disease on October 14, 2005. Mark was born and raised in Houston; attended Waltrip High School and was a Vice President and Partner of Wildcat Electric Supply Ltd. Even though Mark died at the young age of 50, he lived a life filled with golf, fishing, and travel. Mark was preceded in death by his father, Raymond C. Hessemer. He is survived by his son, Michael and his loving partner, Linda Chiappetta; both who gave the most patient care and loving attention to him over the past two years. They need to be recognized and honored for all they have given. Mark is also survived by his mother, Anne Hessemer; sister, Vicki and husband Rusty and their children Andy, Laura, Burke, and Hayden; and brother, Keith and wife Paula and their children Kristen, Stephen, and Kody. Mark is also survived by many other family members and wonderful friends that supported him and loved him dearly, one being Colin Cook. We would all like to thank the doctors, surgeons and the transplant team at Methodist Hospital, the nursing staff on Dunn 4, and the various ICU's for the excellent care and loving patience they showed to Mark and our family. They have been truly remarkable. If you knew Mark you would know how he lived his life from his heart and you might remember he would end his conversations with, "Who loves ya?"„. and he did. So, dear Mark, you will be so missed and we give you this final response, "We'll see ya in the funnies". A memorial service and celebration of his life will be held Sunday, October 16, 2005, 1:00 PM at Pangas Seafood, Highway 517 and 20th Street, San Leon, Texas, (281) 798-4452. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be sent to, Life Gift Organ Donation Center Southeast Region, 5615 Kirby Drive, Suite 900 Houston, Texas 77005 or Hepatitis Research Foundation,553 Salt Point Turnpike, Poughkeepsie, New York 12601.