Mark D Franck, 76, passed away peacefully on March 9th 2023, at his Home. Mark was born December 1st,1946 to Shirley and Hubert Franck. He was the second oldest of seven children. Mark made it to the age of 76 with only a 7th grade education and passion for learning.

Through the years Mark had many different jobs that varied from working on the traveling carnival, to construction, and steel work but the job he was most proud of was being an over the road truck driver. Mark worked as an over the road truck driver for almost 40 years. He was able to see every state in the USA accept for Hawaii and Alaska. Mark prided himself on all 40 years of truck driving with a perfect record of no accidents or tickets. He loved to drive his truck and was able to take his wife and kids on the road with him occasionally. Mark also enjoyed watching the Green Bay Packers, camping, going out on the pontoon boat, hunting and fishing and watching educational programs on TV. He loved listening to acapella music, bird watching in his backyard, and over the years enjoyed transforming his backyard into a garden, a corn field, and even an ice skating rink. Through the years Mark gained a passion for politics and enjoyed a heated discussion as well.

On December 19, 1976 Mark married his wife Brenda. They were married 47 years total. In that time they created a life together that included 3 children Kelly (Doug) Jacobi, Landon (Lindsay) Franck and Tammy (Eric) Mekka. Mark is also the proud grandfather to 9 grandchildren Logan, Dominick, Tristan, Grayson, Sophia, Carter, Olivia, Norah and Kayson.

Mark is survived by his wife Brenda and his 3 children, 9 grandchildren, and 4 siblings.

Mark is proceeded in death by his parents Hubert and Shirley Franck, his older brother Gene and younger sister Carla.

Celebration of life service will be held on May 6th, 2023 from 11-1pm at Buettgen Funeral Home.

"I don't grieve just for the moment my loved one passed. I grieve the past, the future, and the now. A human being is more than just one moment in time." ~ Angie Cartwright

John J. Buettgen Funeral Home is assisting family at this time.  Online condolences may be expressed at HonorOne.com