Flag Lowering for Mark Wingate
The UNO flag will be lowered in his honor on Oct. 23.
- published: 2026/10/22
- contact: Office of Strategic Marketing and Communications
- email: unonews@unomaha.edu
The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) flag will be lowered on Oct. 23 in memory of Mark Wingate, who recently passed away. The thoughts and condolences of the university community are with Mark's loved ones during this time.
About Mark
Mark worked as a supervisor in Custodial Services. He began his career at UNO on June 16, 2014, and retired on April 1, 2026.
Mark is survived by his daughter, Autumn Wingate; stepdaughter, Shannon Newsham; four grandchildren, Brecken Wingate, Ezmerae Krull, Chey Wilson, and Camden Buchanan; brothers, Tony Wingate and Chris Wingate; sister, Amy Wingate Arandus; sister-in-law, Marnie Littler; and other family and loved ones.
About the University of Nebraska at Omaha
The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) is Nebraska’s premier metropolitan university, committed to innovating for the public good, advancing social mobility, powering workforce development, and serving as a hub for community engagement. Nearly 15,000 Mavericks choose UNO for its hands-on education experiences, nationally ranked online and graduate programs, military-connected student support, and innovative approaches to supporting lifelong learning. UNO holds the Carnegie Research Activity “R2” designation, securing more than $40 million annually in external research funding and counts its faculty among the world’s most cited scholars. Sixteen Omaha Athletics programs compete in NCAA Division I as members of the Summit League and National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC).
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