Racine –Mark Edward Herman, age 64, a 12-year survivor of pancreatic cancer, passed away peacefully at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center on Wednesday, May 4, 2016 with his beloved sister at his side.

Mark was born in Racine on January 25, 1952 to the late Howard and Helene (nee: Mitschka) Herman. After attending Washington Park High School, he faithfully served our country with the United States Army in Germany during the Vietnam War. Mark went on to become an accomplished machinist – primarily at A&E Mfg. and Pioneer Products.

Mark was passionate about his Harley-Davidson motorcycle and fishing. He was the director of the Southern Wisconsin HOG Chapter from 1997-2006. Mark was also a member of the Harborlite Yacht Club and the Deutscher Manner Verein (German Club).

Surviving are his beloved sister, Maggie Herman; his "brothers", Steve Fox and Gary Boehler; numerous cousins, other relatives and friends – too numerous to mention all by name. In addition to his parents, Mark was preceded in death by his aunts and uncles.

In accordance to Mark's wishes, private services will be held at a later time.

A special note of thanks to everyone at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center for the compassionate care and support given to Mark in his time of need!