Mark John Gieringer, age 73, of Coloma, Wisconsin, passed away on Wednesday, September
25, 2024, surrounded by loved ones.
He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on January 9th, 1951. Mark was the second of four children born to Judge Raymond E. and Marion L. (Severson) Gieringer.
Mark graduated from Adams-Friendship High School in 1969. He then attended the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh where he graduated in 1974 from the School of Business Administration with a major in Accounting. Mark went on to continue his education at Marquette University where he attended law school and earned his law degree in 1977. Mark was an assistant district attorney for Winnebago County before practicing law in Neenah. He then moved back to his hometown of Adams-Friendship where he established his own law practice in Friendship. In addition to practicing law, Mark also obtained his real estate license. He was the President of Marion Realty LTD and a partner in Bula-Gieringer Farms and 3M Investments.
He enjoyed hosting Thanksgivings, skiing with family, and being the Captain of his beautiful 1969 Chris Craft, “Chips Ahoy”. It was important for Mark to continue annual traditions with his close brotherhood of friends – the annual deer hunting event on Spring Bluff, the Super Bowl poker party at the family Boathouse, and the EAA boating and fishing trips – each a legacy lasting decades. Mark’s greatest blessings in life, however, were his two children: Heather M. Kurtz and Jonathan G. Gieringer, and his grandson, Declan Otto Kurtz. He will be remembered for his kind heart, strong faith, work ethic, and passion for helping others.
Mark was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond E. and Marion L. Gieringer and his brother-in-law, Michael L. Edwards.
He is survived by his daughter, Heather M. (Richard) Kurtz, son, Jonathan G. (Trudy) Gieringer, grandson, Declan O. Kurtz, along with his three sisters, Jill R. Edwards, Susan R. Bradford and Kris G.(Randal) Coakley and his nieces, nephews, grand nephew, and grand nieces.
Memorial Services will be held at Roseberry’s Funeral Home on Saturday, October 12 at 12 Noon for family and friends, followed by a gathering at MoundView Golf Course located in Friendship, Wisconsin. Visitation will be on Saturday, October 12th from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Honorary pallbearers include: Alan Bradford, Tim Cook, Jeffrey Edwards, Mike Leaman, Kenny Meier, and Timmy Soward.
Jill, Susie , Kris and family , so very sorry for your loss , sending prayers and condolences
Mark’s family, we are so sorry to see this news. I know there are no words to ease your pain. Just want you to know we are here for you in our hearts and minds. We have big shoulders to lean on. Sending hugs and love to all of you.
Gieringer Family,
So very sorry for your loss. Mark’s family ties with the Baggs go way back. Both our trips out County M seemed like forever. He was a great person. We send our sympathy. Blessings and hugs to all. We will miss him.
Dear Jill, Susie, Kris and Mark’s entire family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time of great sadness. Mark will be remembered with great fondness.
I have so many happy memories of our times at the lake together!
God bless you !
Love , Marie
My deepest condolences go out to the family’s lost of Mark. Jill, Susie and family, my prayers go out to you. It’s very sad loosing a close one, but remenber he’s not alone. He’s with his Parents and love ones in Heaven. An may God be with all of you at this sad time. Mark was the kindness person I know.
Heather, Jill, Susie and family – I am so sorry to hear this very unexpected news. Back in the ’80’s he would often reference the song by Sheryl Crow “All I Wanna Do” is have some fun”, and then he’d laugh. He would share stories of hunting with his longtime friends, skiing with his kids, and boating, always sharing such good times. I’d say he lived up to his song! May peace be with you.
My condolences to the Gieringer family
Jill and family-So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
I’ll always have fond memories of my great friend, Erin’s, Uncle Mark. May he rest in peace and the Gieringer family find strength in one another through this difficult time. My prayers and thoughts are with all of you.
Jill and family so sorry to learn of Mark’s passing. May he RIP
My deepest condolences to the Family of Mark Gieringer. He will be missed. May God Bless
Was shocked to hear, A great loss prayers to everyone he will be missed!!!
We are so very sorry to hear of Mark’s passing. We enjoyed working with him and truly loved his personal care he gave to us.
Our condolences to his family. God bless you during this time.
Jill. Susie, Kris & family………My deepest condolences in the passing of your dear Mark. He was agreat help to Bart & myelf with a legal matter when selling our Parent’s house. God Bless all of you during this very sad time.
I had the opportunity to work for Mark while I was still in high school. What started as a few hours in the afternoon, doing odd office jobs, turned into a 13 year employment that has since allowed me to advance my career with the knowledge and skills he has given to me. I have always considered Mark family and more importantly, a friend that I could turn to. He was one of the most generous, down to earth people I had the privilege of knowing. He is so missed. To his family; Jill, Susie, Kris, Heather, Johnny, and so many others, you’re in our prayers and we send our love.
So very sorry for your family’s loss. My deepest condolences.
Rest in peace. Mark gave me space in his office to start Friendship Tax and Accounting in 1990 in exchange for accounting and bookkeeping for Bula/Geringer Farms. Always had time for some quick advice. Loved his Chris Craft ; what a classic. Thank you.
Many fond memories of time spent together in Hidden Harbor and deer hunting. His deer hunting hospitality was second to none. Sad to read about Mark’s passing at such a young age. Mark touched many lives, thoughtfully.
My sincere sympathy to the family. He will be missed.
Our sympathy to the Gieringer family at this sad time; thinking of you.
My sincere condolences. Mark was a wonderful man. RIP
Sending my Condolences to Mark’s family along with Condolences to Jill, Susan and Kris for the loss of your brother
Jill, Susan, Kris,
Sending my sincere condolences with the loss of your brother Mark. Never easy losing a Sibling.
Keeping you in our Thoughts and Prayers 🙏🏻
Kris and Family,
So sorry for your loss.
Jill, Susan, Kris and family. Sending our deepest sympathy on the passing of Mark. In time may you find peace in your memories, God bless and comfort you all. Dennis and Judy Allen
We were deeply saddened to hear of Mark’s passing. He will be missed. Treasure all the memories of all those traditions
My deepest condolences to all of Marks family. Rest in peace Mark.
I admired him for his easy manner, good conversations and sound advice. Rest in Peace, Mark.
Our sincere condolences to all whose lives were touched by Mark. It was my pleasure to have worked with, and become friends with Mark. He will be greatly missed by Geri and me.
Gieringer Family, so sorry for your loss. Mark was such a great guy with a big heart, he was always there when you needed anything always there to help. Mark will be deeply missed by all of us!!!!
Gieringer Family ~ I am a little lost for words, Mark was a really fun boss, friend, great guy, very generous, funny and always caring. I am very glad he was a part of my life and I am sad for your family’s loss. May he rest in peace on a big boat as I know that was his passion. Peace to you all ~ Shelley ~
My deepest sympathy to the Family.
Our hearta are broken with the loss of such a great person.
So very sorry to everyone for this loss. RIP Mark…till we meet again.
Heather and Jill, I am very sorry to hear of Mark passing. I enjoyed working with him and visiting with Him. He was a good guy. Sorry for your loss!!
Ron DeMars
Rest in Peace. Your family will be in my prayers.
Susie and family….so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you all.
Sorry for your loss. Our condolences.
Jill and family, so sorry for your loss. You have our deepest sympathy.
Jill and family so sorry for your loss. Your brother was a good man.
With deepest sympathy
Godspeed!
May you RIP Mark. A greatfriend of our family for many years. So sorry for your loss.
Mark was in my class. I remember him as being a good guy who liked pretty much everyone. I’m so sorry for his family in their loss. It was wonderful to see him at the very last class reunion I was at. RIP Mark, you will be missed! Peggy (Joyce) Connell.
RIP Mark. Till we all meet again.
Gieringer family, I have had the privilege of working with Mark many years. His easy manner when I would call with a question about a document was indicative of how he looked at life. Easy going. Our sympathy is with you all at this difficult time.
So sorry on your loss
I am sending my thoughts and prayers to all. We will always be grateful for Mark seeing us through our many issues. Thank you Mark..RIP.
Kris and family
I am so sorry for your loss, sending prayers and hugs.
Sending prayers and love to the family! Thinking of everyone!
Sorry for the families loss
Gieringer Family:
My condolences to you all. Mark was always so relaxed–no matter the legal turmoil going on.
Dennis
So very sorry for your family’s loss. Mark was a good man. And always kind to me.
So very sorry for your family’s loss
Our hearts are with you, we are so sorry for your loss.
Chris and Leslie Mullin
I’m so sorry for you loss.
My condolences
Our condolences to the family you are in our prayers
Sending you my deepest sympathy with the passing of Mark. May the Great Spirit Above along with our Heavenly Father hold all of you close and give you comfort.