Mount Pleasant– Mark Anthony Boedecker, age 59, passed away at Froedtert Hospital on Saturday, August 31, 2019.

Mark was born in Kenosha, WI on June 30, 1960 to Rita (nee: Steiner) Boedecker & the late James Boedecker. A 1978 graduate of JI Case High School, he went on to earn his welding degree from Gateway Technical College. Mark was employed as a welder / fabricator at Readon Metal Fabricating, Inc. in Wauwatosa.

Among his interests, Mark enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling and mastered the art of taxidermy. Above all, he loved spending time with family – especially with card / board games.

Surviving are his mother, Rita Boedecker; brother, Charles (Debra) Boedecker; son, Joseph (Emmie) Boedecker; daughter, Sommer Lee (Zach) Vasey; grandchildren, Luke & Lucia Boedecker; nephew (of whom Mark called "My Little Mister"), James Boedecker; aunts, Carole (Joe) Boulanger and Evie Steiner; cousins, other relatives and friends.

Mark was preceded in death by his father, James Boedecker (died in 1983); infant twin sisters, Monica & Veronica; uncle, Joe Steiner; aunt, Elaine (Jerry) Dufek; and cousin, Dennis Boulanger.

A memorial service celebrating Mark's life will be held in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Monday, September 9, 2019 at 7:00 pm with Rev. Mark R. Jones officiating. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Monday from 4:00 – 7:00 pm.

Special note of thanks to the amazing staff at Froedtert Hospital, especially Mary Beth Holden, for the compassionate care & support given in Mark's time of need.