George Mark Uhlmann

November 18, 1945 - May 6, 2015

GEORGE MARK UHLMANN. Mark Uhlmann was born on November 18, 1945 to George and Katherine Uhlmann and passed peacefully on May 6, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Chris Uhlmann, and his sisters, Diane Uhlmann Tyson and Jan Uhlmann Weldon. He is survived by his brother, Rob Uhlmann (Mimi); his nieces and nephews, Kelly Tyson, David Tyson, Brenda Breedlove, Crystal Weldon, Ricky Weldon, Alex Uhlmann and Ellen Uhlmann; and great-niece and nephew, Abby Tyson and Harold Weldon. Mark was a graduate of Christian Brothers High School and attended the University of Memphis. He was a talented athlete, active in football, baseball and basketball in elementary and high school. He was an integral part of state baseball championships with his team at CBHS and with the Bill Speros-sponsored American Legion team, coached by the great Tony Gagliano. Playing in an American Legion Championship game in Keene, NH, Mark hit a home run, although his team lost the game. He was signed by the New York Yankees to play professional baseball, but his career was cut short by a knee injury. Mark was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. The Uhlmann family would like to express special thanks to Lisa Stiegler, and Dr. Robert Kraus for their care of and devotion to Mark in recent years. The family will hold a private funeral service in the chapel of Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Memorial donations may be sent to Madonna Learning Center, 7007 Poplar Avenue, Germantown, TN 38138.