MADISON - Mark W. Meier passed away at UW Hospital on January 18, 2025. He was born on February 24, 1959, to Clifford “Bucky” and Barbara “Jeanie” (Armstrong) Meier.

Mark had a life centered on sports. He loved fishing and hunting, often with his dad whom he was very close to. In his very young years, he became an avid Packers fan and was hooked when they won back-to-back Super Bowls in '67 and '68. When the Milwaukee Bucks came into existence, he was all in. He ultimately became a YMCA youth football coach and a basketball and football referee, which encompassed the last two decades of his life. He ref'd his last games in November. He also enjoyed playing golf.

Mark graduated from La Follette High School in 1977. While there he participated in the gymnastics program with good success. He went on to school at MATC and the UW.

His work life included a sign business he owned; he was a licensed Realtor for 26 years, drove for Badger Cab until they went out of business and the refereeing of basketball and football. He also sold oil for Cen-pe-co and loved driving the country roads "farming" his oil sales. He worked on his own schedule, never wanting to be stuck in a 9-5 life.

Mark was a list maker, and he left a list of the people who had shaped his life: Gene and Kathy Baal, Tom Sisulak, Karen Freeding, Rick Amdahl, Trudy Martinez, Brian McGettigen, Jim Quigley, Dr. Ron Royster, Dr. Robert Kruz and Larry Bayer. He loved all animals and cherished the family dogs.

Mark is survived by his mother; sisters, Kim and Deborah (Greg Faust); niece, Kayla Lisitsa (Eugene); and nephew, Ryan Faust (Carolyn) and their daughters. He was preceded in death by his father; and his former companion, Trudy Martinez.

A celebration of his life will be held at THE EAST SIDE CLUB, 3735 Monona Drive, Madison, from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. on Friday, January 31, 2025, with a time of remembrance at 2:15 p.m.

Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson East

Funeral & Cremation Care

5203 Monona Drive

(608) 221-5420

Mark William Meier

February 24, 1959 - January 18, 2025

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