Mark Kevin
Laing
- VISITATION: Friday August 25th, 2023 from 4pm-7pm at Heritage Funeral Home (4800 S. 84th Street, Greenfield)
- FUNERAL SERVICE: Saturday August 26th, 2023, 11am at Hales Corners Lutheran Church (12300 W. Janesville Road, Hales Corners)
Mark K. Laing, age 64, of Greenfield, WI, passed away with family by his side on August 19, 2023. Mark is survived by his wife Luanne; three children Justin, Ashley and Adam; sister Jaclynn (Scott) Paisley ; brother Dean (Tammy); nieces Jennifer, Sarah and Jessica; nephews John and Michael and an abundance of other close and cherished family members and friends.
Mark graduated from Greenfield High School in 1978 and UW-Whitewater in 1982 with degrees in elementary and special education. Following graduation, Mark worked at the IRS until his retirement in 2006. Mark loved all sports, particularly the Packers, Brewers, Badgers and Marquette Golden Eagles. For many years Mark coached youth and high school football, basketball and softball. Some of Mark’s most cherished moments were assisting Marquette’s men’s basketball team at practices and camps.
Mark was a unique person who was always more concerned about others than himself. He never let his physical challenges slow him down, and had enough friends to fill Lambeau Field.
Mark’s family would like to thank all of the health care providers who provided him with care over the years, including most importantly those at Froedtert Hospital.
Visitation will be held Friday, August 25, 2023, from 4-7 PM at HERITAGE FUNERAL HOME, 4800 S. 84th St., Greenfield, with a service Saturday, August 26, 2023 at 11AM at HALES CORNERS LUTHERAN CHURCH, 12300 W. Janesville Rd., Hales Corners. The family will hold a private burial service the following Monday.
If desired, memorials in Mark’s name are appreciated to Zachariah’s Acres, 16575 Patricia Lane, Brookfield, WI 53005, a farm located in Oconomowoc that connects children with special needs to the miracles of nature.
Heritage Funeral Homes
4800 S. 84th St.
Greenfield, WI 53228
www.heritagefuneral.com
Dear Jackie – Vince and I are very sorry to hear about the loss of Mark. I met Mark when you and I became friends in high school. While we are deeply saddened by his passing, it was nice to read of his accomplishments and contributions during his lifetime. He really left his “mark” on the world. May your many memories bring you and the entire Laing family comfort.
Love,
Karen
Dean and family.
Your brother and I belonged to the same church and I would run into him often. He always had the greatest smile and would be so warm and kind. We had a lot of great conversations regarding his disability and he was a wealth of knowledge. What a life well-lived.
I am so sorry for your loss.