Mark T. Scheffer

Mark T. Scheffer

January 15, 1955 - July 25, 2022

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MIDDLETON - Mark Scheffer, age 67, of Middleton, passed away on Monday, July 25, 2022, at Agrace HospiceCare from a glioblastoma (brain tumor).

He was born on Jan. 15, 1955, in Clintonville, Wis. His parents were Francis and Doris Scheffer, and he grew up in Mequon, Wis. After graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a philosophy degree, he attended the McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento, Calif. Upon graduation, he moved back to Wisconsin with his then girlfriend and subsequent wife, Barbara Miller. There they raised their son, Andrew (Rochester, NY) who is married to Megan (Armstrong). Mark has an incredibly sweet grandson, Oliver, who is three years old. For more than 30 years, Mark specialized in business, real estate, estate planning and elder law.

Mark’s favorite pastime was to plan vacation trips, especially to mountainous regions like Glacier National Park or anywhere in the Alps, and baking the perfect baguette. Upon retirement, Mark and Barb spent six months each year at their favorite apartment in Paris, France. Although neither became fluent in the French language, they had fun taking language classes in Madison and France, and the French people were very patient as they attempted conversation.

Mark is survived by his wife, Barbara; son, Andrew (Megan); grandson, Oliver; sisters, Donna (Timothy) Platner (DePere, WI) and Debra (Michael) Rizzo (Brighton, MI); and brother, Charles (Jane) (Colgate, WI). He was preceded in death by his parents; several aunts and uncles; father-in-law; and two brothers-in-law.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. BERNARD CATHOLIC CHURCH, 7450 University Ave., Middleton, at 12 noon on Saturday, July 30, 2022, with Father Brian Wilk presiding. Friends and family who wish to view the Mass via LIVE STREAM may do so by visiting Mark’s obituary page at www.gundersonfh.com and clicking the Watch Webcast link. Visitation will be held at the church from 10 a.m. until the start of the Mass on Saturday.


In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to The Gifted Tree (thegiftedtree.com), which will plant a tree in Mark’s name to help reforest an area of your choice. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.


Gunderson West

Funeral & Cremation Care

7435 University Ave.

(608) 831-6761

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Robert Gonzalez
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I am very sorry to hear of Marks passing. He was very easy to work with on cases. He had a laid back style bot assertive with a great sense of humor.
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Gayle Straw
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I worked with Mark at O'Brien & Reynolds when he was first starting out. The last time I saw him was actually to apply for a job with him when he worked with Janice Wexler. I always enjoyed Mark's quiet sense of humor and his guidance. While we did not stay in touch over the years, I still thought of him as a good resource for estate planning and probate law. I was very saddened to hear of his passing. My condolences to Barb and Andrew and the rest of the family. Gayle L. Straw
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Gail Boisclair
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It was always such a pleasure to spend time with Mark when he and Barb came to Paris. I hunted through all of my photos to see if I could find one of, but I didn't. I am sad not to be able to see Mark again - we became friends over the years. My thoughts go out to Barb and the rest of their family. Sending love from Paris...

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