Mark was born in Detroit, MI.
He graduated from the University of Michigan with an electrical engineering degree and went on to complete his Masters at the University of Minnesota.
He worked at IBM for 28 years.
Mark married the love of his life, Julie Bohlsen, in Fairmont, MN on July 12, 1980.
He was a dedicated family man who loved watching Michigan football games and running marathons.
He volunteered his time as an usher at St. Pius X, was a member of the Knights of Columbus, and served on the board of Hiawatha Homes for many years.
Mark had a kind, gentle soul. He was the best husband, father, Papa, and friend one could ask for.
He is survived by his wife, Julie; children, Ryan of Watertown, WI, Mitch (Janna) of Ramsey, MN, Lauren (Lucas) of Spring Valley, MN; brother, Scott (Karen) of Marlton, NJ; sister, Sharon of Flushing, MI; and five grandchildren, Donte, Deja, Lily, Liam, and Mila.
Mark was preceded in death by his twin sons; Trenton and Justin; father, John; mother, Mary Ann; step-mother, Evelynn; and step-sister, Sandy.
The family would like to extend their thanks to the caregivers at Arbor Terrace and Seasons Hospice.
A visitation will be held from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, February 14, 2021 at the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, February 15, 2021 at St. Pius X Catholic Church.
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Mark was born in Detroit, MI.
He graduated from the University of Michigan with an electrical engineering degree and went on to complete his Masters at the University of Minnesota.
He worked at IBM for 28 years.
Mark married the love of his life, Julie Bohlsen, in Fairmont, MN on July 12, 1980.
He was a dedicated family man who loved watching Michigan football games and running marathons.
He volunteered his time as an usher at St. Pius X, was a member of the Knights of Columbus, and served on the board of Hiawatha Homes for many years.
Mark had a kind, gentle soul. He was the best husband, father, Papa, and friend one could ask for.
He is survived by his wife, Julie; children, Ryan of Watertown, WI, Mitch (Janna) of Ramsey, MN, Lauren (Lucas) of Spring Valley, MN; brother, Scott (Karen) of Marlton, NJ; sister, Sharon of Flushing, MI; and five grandchildren, Donte, Deja, Lily, Liam, and Mila.
Mark was preceded in death by his twin sons; Trenton and Justin; father, John; mother, Mary Ann; step-mother, Evelynn; and step-sister, Sandy.
The family would like to extend their thanks to the caregivers at Arbor Terrace and Seasons Hospice.
A visitation will be held from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, February 14, 2021 at the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, February 15, 2021 at St. Pius X Catholic Church.
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