Mark E. Flunker

Mark Flunker 58, of Florence, passed away peacefully, surrounded with love by family at his home on August 29th, 2016. Mark was born September 4, 1957 in Appleton,WI, Son of Elaine (Pennings) and the late Ernest Flunker. He graduated from Hortonville High School in 1975 and went on to earn a degree in Conservation. Mark married Grace Garriott on September 15, 1979 in Appleton and they moved to Florence following his employment with the U.S. Forest Service. He was employed by the Forest Service as a Forestry Technician for 33 years, including fighting many wildfires throughout the country, retiring in 2011. He was then self-employed in his tree-felling and forest management business, FinnTown Wood. Mark had a strong faith in Jesus, and worshiped at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Iron Mountain and Grace Presbyterian Church in Sagola. He faithfully served on the resource committee, past councils, praise and technology teams at Our Saviour’s, and had been actively involved in the local Cursillo ministry since 1991. Mark was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish, enjoying many out-of-state hunting and fishing trips. He helped build their earth-sheltered home and cabin, and also constructed fine oak furniture for his family and friends. While raising his family, Mark was very involved in his children's athletics and sporting events. He greatly enjoyed spending time with all his family and friends. Mark is survived by his loving wife Grace; his children, Ryan (Emily) Flunker of Iron Mountain and Kari (Jimmy) Hoffman of Springfield, OH; his mother, Elaine Flunker of Fremont, WI; brothers, Michael (Tiffany) Flunker of Neenah, WI, Gerry (Amber) Flunker of Hortonville, WI and Randy (Holly) Flunker of Winneconne, WI; three grandchildren, Micah Flunker, Sadie Flunker and Finley Hoffman; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by an infant child, and his father, Ernest Flunker. Visitation will be on Friday, September 2nd from 9:30am-12:00 noon at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Iron Mountain. Memorial services will follow at 12:00 noon at the church. Rev. Robert Gordon and Rev. Michael March will officiate. In lieu of flowers a memorial will be established. Condolences to the family of Mark Flunker may be expressed online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.

Mark E. Flunker

September 4, 1957 - August 29, 2016