Mark F. Weimer, 67, of Manlius, NY, passed away Tuesday peacefully at his home. Mark was born in Canfield, Ohio on June 9th, 1949. Mark was a lifelong student of the world. He began his college studies at the St. John’s School in Leatherhead, England, and earned his Baccalaureate Degree from the College of Wooster in Wooster, Ohio in 1970. From there, Mark went on to pursue his Masters Degree in European history at St. Andrews University in St. Andrews, Scotland. He graduated in 1973 with his M.A. with Honors, and was awarded a three-year scholarship for doctoral work in British history. Mark chose to return to the states instead to pursue an additional Masters Degree, earning his M.S.L.S. and graduating from Case Western Reserve University in 1975.
Mark’s passion was in higher education and in the arts and humanities. He began working in academia while studying for his second Masters degree, and took a position upon graduating as an assistant in Special Collections at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH. Following this, Mark worked for three years at Washington University as the Rare Book Librarian in St. Louis, MO. From here, Mark made his last professional move to Upstate New York, where he took a position as Rare Book Bibliographer at Syracuse University in 1977. He was later promoted several times, and became the Head of Special Collections in 1990.
Through the course of his career, Mark received several distinguished awards, honors, and research grants. Beginning in 1967 with an English speaking Union Fellowship at the St. John’s School in England. Mark was awarded the Jesse Hauk Shera Award in 1975 for promise of future scholarly contributions to librarianship. The following year he was endowed a research grant by the Horncrest Foundation to support primary research in Dublin on the history of obstetrics/midwifery in 18th century Ireland. Mark then started teaching as a guest lecturer in 1978, in addition he went on to author several academic publications, and grants for research.
Mark received the Post-Standard Award for Distinguished Service to the Syracuse University Library in 1996 from Library Associates, The Library’s friends group, which he was a ten-year Board of Trustees member. In 2009, he received a Resolution of Appreciation for completing his term as a Member of the Board of Directors of the Onondaga Historical Association. During his career, Mark has been an active member in several academic and historic organizations including but not limited to: the American Association for the History of Medicine, American Library Association/ACRL Rare Books & Manuscripts Group, Bibliographical Society of America, The Library Association of Great Britain, Trustee of the Oneida Community Mansion House, and the Grolier Club.
Mark was an active and respected member of the Syracuse University Community for 37 years, and was known for his expertise, diplomacy and ability to lead and get things done. He retired in February 2014.
Above all else, Mark loved his sons Keir and Jared with all of his heart. He was not only a wonderful father, but was a trusted best friend to both. He will be forever missed. Mark was an avid collector of artwork, rare books and other artifacts, mainly with a focus on Scotland. His interest in this area was born from his love for this country through his time spent living and studying in St. Andrews as a young adult.
Mark is survived by his former wife Gail Doering, of Saratoga Springs and Old Forge, NY. They were married for 20 years. Mark is also survived by his two sons, Keir Weimer of Saratoga Springs and Old Forge, NY and Jared Weimer, of Virginia Beach, VA and Old Forge, NY. He is also survived by his grandson Sawyer Powell-Weimer, of Virginia Beach, VA. Mark is survived by his brother Gary Weimer and his wife Betsy, of Hudson, OH, and their children, Inga and Kirk. Mark is also survived by his longtime friend and colleague, Martha Hanson, of Manlius, NY.
Calling hours will be Tuesday, September 13th from 4-6 p.m. at the Eaton-Tubbs Fayetteville Chapel, 7191 E. Genesee St. Fayetteville. A memorial service will follow at 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 1701 North Beauregard St. Alexandria, VA 22311.

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