Mark Evan Birk, 59, of Washington, Indiana, passed away on October 18, 2026, at Daviess Community Hospital in Washington.

He was born on October 17, 1967, to the late Larry Lee & Patricia Joyce (Williams) Birk, in Washington, IN.

He married the love of his life, Shana (Clark) Birk, on October 19, 1991, and they shared nearly 35 years together happily married. Together, they had two children, Evan and Bree.

Early in Mark’s life, he was a man of the Catholic Religion and over the years he grew apart, but he always kept his Faith. He loved to play music and greatly enjoyed playing alongside his bandmates. Mark began his music career playing drums, but eventually found great love with the electric guitar, and boy could he play it. Mark also enjoyed computers and some might call him a “computer fanatic”. He also enjoyed fixing cars, and working with his hands. His son Evan and him also enjoyed smoking cigars together.

Mark was preceded in death by his parents, Larry and Patricia; his mother-in-law, Janet Burris; his half-brother, Chris Birk; and his brother-in-law, David Burris.

Mark is survived by his loving wife, Shana (Clark) Birk; his children, Evan Lee Birk and Bree Ann Birk; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Roger and Darlene Clark; his brothers, Doug Lee Birk and Greg Allan Birk; his half-sister, Angela Stone; his half-brother, Gary Wayne; his band-brother, Robert Uhlik “Dr. Bob” (Tricia); his brother-in-law, Stacy Clark; his nephews, Joe Lee Birk (Tabitha) and Tyler Burris (Eric); nieces, Kim Grow (Steve) and Michelle Birk; several more nieces and nephews; and several great nieces and nephews. Mark is also survived by his furry companions, Sweetie, Tink, Hazel, Bella, Odie May, and Butters Burris, all of whom he loved deeply.

A Celebration of Life for Mark will be announced for a later date.

Online condolences may be shared at goodwinsieversfh.com. Goodwin-Sievers Funeral Home is honored and privileged to be entrusted with the care of Mark and his family.