Mark P. Kreye, age 55 of Eau Claire, died unexpectedly and peacefully on Saturday, September 5, 2020 at home due to medical reasons.

Mark was born on November 2, 1964 in Durand. He was the son of Joseph L. and Margaret H. (Robelia) Kreye. Mark grew up in the Durand area, attended St. Mary’s School and graduated from Durand High School in 1983. After high school, Mark joined the U.S. Navy where he served 4 years on an aircraft carrier on the Pacific and was honorably discharged. Upon returning home, Mark lived in Altoona and worked in the restaurant industry until he had to retire due to medical reasons. For the last two years, Mark has been a resident of Eau Claire.

Mark loved Wisconsin sports, including the Packers, Badgers and Brewers. He also enjoyed watching Jeopardy, wrestling and reading anything he could get his hands on.

Mark is survived his mother; Margaret Kreye of Durand, siblings; Joseph T. (Dolores) of Madison, Marie Kreye of Augusta and Joan (Mike Bauer) Hemmeke of Menomonie, three nieces; Lindy (Kal), Sienna and Cerise, one great niece; Lou, aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his father; Joseph L., one brother in infancy; Timothy, and several aunts and uncles.

Burial Services with Military Honors will be 11:00AM, Saturday, June 25, 2022 at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Arkansaw. Please wear sport apparel in honor of Mark.

Rhiel Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Durand, is serving the family.

Condolences

1. Kristine Polzer September 8, 2020, at 2:07pm

   Margeret and Marie you are in my thoughts and prayers during this time of your loss of Mark.

   Sincerely,
   Kristine Polzer

2. Kristine Polzer September 8, 2020, at 2:04pm

   So sorry to hear of Mark's passing. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.

   Kristine Polzer

3. Robert Radle September 7, 2020, at 7:27pm

   My sincerest condolences to the family

4. Sue Biesterveld September 7, 2020, at 7:23pm

   Mark and I were classmates and he was always happy-go-lucky. My husband and I have run into him a few times and he was always happy to chat with us. He was a very kind person. So deeply sorry to hear of his passing. Prayers to all of his family members ????

5. Roger Poeschel September 7, 2020, at 5:46pm

   We extend our sympathies to Margaret and family.

6. Greg Fay September 7, 2020, at 3:08pm

   I'm so sorry to hear about Mark's untimely death. He and his family were always kind to me ! My sincere condolences ... RIP ...

7. Kathy Hutter-Messier September 7, 2020, at 2:35pm

   sympathy and prayers to the Kreye family. Hugs Marie and Margaret.

8. Rick and Carol Richardson September 7, 2020, at 7:55am

   Sympathy and prayers to the entire Kreye family.

9. Anita Haskins September 6, 2020, at 9:44pm

   Condolences to the family. I was in Girl Scouts with Marie and remember her little brother. Take care and god bless! Anita (King) Haskins

10. Greg Kreye September 6, 2020, at 8:56pm

    RIP Mark. Gone too soon. You always put a smile on my face when we would see each other. With your great sense of humor and your love for sports. I always loved getting your input on “my Chicago Cubs” ! You were like ESPN before there was an ESPN. You will be missed.

11. Scott Harmon September 6, 2020, at 7:12pm

    Sorry for your loss. Just talked with Mark about 2 weeks ago. Was his mailman and we always reminisced about years ago growing up. May he rest in peace.

12. LuAnn Ahlers Hayden September 6, 2020, at 2:48pm

    So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

13. June Anderson September 6, 2020, at 1:21pm

    Oh so sorry for your family's loss! I always thought Mark was awesome

14. John and Nancy September 6, 2020, at 1:08pm

    Marcus, Thank you for your service! There was not a kinder soul around. RIP friend.

15. Roberta Robelia September 6, 2020, at 1:05pm

    Sorry for your loss he will be miss. When I think of Mark I remember the time we were coming home for Christmas and it was snowing so bad it took over 2 hours to get home and you kept telling me that we will get there.

16. Kelly September 6, 2020, at 11:54am

    My Condolences to the entire Family.

17. Kelly Silberhorn September 6, 2020, at 11:31am

    My condolences to the entire Family,. R.I.P Mark.

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