Mark Land Klabacka

MADISON/HERNANDO, FLA.-Mark L. Klabacka, age 56, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2013, at UW Hospital in Madison. He was born on July 11, 1956, in Madison, the son of Robert and Lucille (Frame) Klabacka. He married Lisa Marie Simonson on May 16, 1998, in Madison. Mark worked with his brothers at Diesel Truck Driving School in Sun Prairie until 2001, then he moved to Florida and ran a heavy equipment school until 2007. Mark was a diehard Packers fan. He enjoyed working with his hands, loved watching his children in their sporting events, and also loved fishing with his granddaughter, Sage. Mark lived in Florida for the past ten years and loved golfing. He recently returned to Wisconsin. Mark is survived by his wife, Lisa Klabacka; six children, Paul (Amy) Klabacka, Bobbi (Cesar) Pliego-Klabacka, Lisa (Jay) Bardon, Michael Klabacka, Jon Klabacka, and Jason Klabacka; two grandchildren, Sage and Jezzy Bardon; mother, Lucille Klabacka; and five brothers, Jerry (Cynthia) Klabacka, Michael (Brenda) Klabacka, Jeffrey (Marcella) Klabacka, John (Dede) Klabacka, and Matthew (Angie) Klabacka. He was preceded in death by his father; and first wife, Robin. Memorial services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, 2013, with the Rev. Michael Tess presiding. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 2 p.m. until the time of service on Saturday. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 2 p.m. until the time of service on Saturday. Memorial services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, 2013, with the Rev. Michael Tess presiding.