Mark Wesley Ryffel 61 of Hickory died Wednesday, November 15th, 2017 at his residence. Born September 15th, 1956 he was the son of the late Byron Ryffel and Marlena Spencer Ryffel. Wife, Cynthia Ryffel of the home; three sons, Christopher Travis and wife Pamela of Lincolnton; Robbie Travis and wife Christina of Connelly Springs; Dale Ryffel and wife Megan of Valdese; two daughters, Jennifer Calhoun and husband Tim of Hickory; Kira Ryffel of Hickory; eight grandchildren, Anthony Travis, Tessa Travis of Connelly Springs; Elizabeth Ryffel of Pikeville, NC; Jeffery Ryffel of Valdese; Makayla Abee of Valdese; Alex, Ashton, and Alyssa Callejas all of Hickory survive him. There are no services planned at this time. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Ryffel family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555.