Mark Allen Kaufert

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Mark Allen
Kaufert

In everything he did, Mark Kaufert had others in the forefront of his mind. Although life was not always easy for him, Mark faced each and every day with a smile that could brighten even the darkest of days. A treasured son, beloved brother, and devoted father, Mark will be deeply missed by many.

The year 1961 was a year for celebration for the family of Gordon and Esther (Gildemeister) Kaufert since it was on May 9th that they welcomed the birth of their son, Mark Allen. Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Mark was the fifth of eight children in his family including his siblings Gary, Michael, Ruth, Gordon Jr., Kevin, Barbara, and Scott, although both Michael and Gary died at birth. He was raised on the northeast side of Milwaukee where he formed a close bond with his brother, Kevin. They loved telling jokes and riddles with one another, often going back and forth for several rounds. Mark’s personal time was often directed to reading and writing. Hunting and fishing were additional activities that Mark enjoyed with his family as often as time allowed.

Right from the start Mark was a fun-loving person who was always looking for ways he could help those around him. With giving to others as his motivation, Mark began working in the construction industry. If there was a job someone needed that he didn’t know how to do, he would find out how to do it and then teach himself the technique. Mark was a true handyman around the house who through the years became a jack of all trades. Whether it was hanging drywall or helping carpenters, Mark was the man for the job. When he had free time, he enjoyed playing cards and watching television. Mark also taught himself how to play the guitar.

When Mark was 23 years old, he was overjoyed to become a father. His son, Mark Jr. was the light of his life and through the years, their relationship was of great significance to Mark.

Life was not without challenges for Mark, but even when the days were dark he always had a smile on his face. He had a loving family who rallied around him, supporting him in whatever way they could. Mark and those who loved him were given a tough pill to swallow in May of 2010 when he was diagnosed with esophageal cancer. He courageously battled against the disease with everything that was in him until the battle became too great, and he drew his last breath surrounded by his loving family.

With his kind and loving heart, Mark Kaufert brought so much light and life to the world around him. His memory will be forever cherished by those he leaves behind.

Mark Allen Kaufert died on December 31, 2010. Mark’s family includes his son, Mark A. Kaufert Jr.; father, Gordon Kaufert; siblings, Ruth, Gordy Jr., Kevin, Barbara and Scott; many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Mark was preceded in death by his mother, Esther. Visit with Mark’s family and friends on Wednesday, January 5 at the Funeral Home from 11:30 a.m. until time of the Funeral Service at 12:30 p.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Arrangements provided by Suminski Family Funeral Homes, Suminski Weiss 1901 N. Farwell Ave 414-276-5122. Please visit www.lifestorynet.com where you can leave a favorite memory or photo or sign the online guestbook.

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Just didn’t want the night to end without sayimg – HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU! You’ll been in my thoughts all day, I LOVE YOU, I’m sitting here with daddy, and he’ll soon be home with you. I told him you’re there waiting for him, which i’m sure gives him comfort, he’s missed you so much. Now he’ll be with you and mom , he’ll find peace in knowing that, has hard as it is leaving us behind, he’ll be with the ones that he loves, that has gone before him, soon one by one, we’ll all be reunited. RUTH XOXO ALWAYS,

Ruth

When tomorrow starts without me

And I’m not there to see;

If the sun should rise and find your eyes

All filled with tears for me.

I wish so much you wouldn’t cry

The way you did today;

While thinking of the many things

We didn’t get to say.

I know how much you love me

As much as I love you;

And each time that you think of me,

I know you’ll miss me too.

But when tomorrow starts without me

Please try to understand,

That an angel came and called my name

And took me by the hand.

She said my place was ready

In heaven far above;

And that I’d have to leave behind,

All those I dearly love.

But as I turned to walk away,

A tear fell from my eye;

For all my life, I’d always thought

I didn’t want to die.

I had so much to live for,

So much yet to do;

It seemed almost impossible,

That I was leaving you.

I thought of all the yesterdays,

The good ones and the bad;

I thought of all the love we shared,

And all the fun we had.

If I could relive yesterday

Just even for awhile,

I’d say goodbye and kiss you

And maybe see you smile.

But then I fully realized

That this could never be;

For emptiness and memories

Would take the place of me.

And when I thought of worldly things

I might miss come tomorrow;

I thought of you, and when I did,

My heart was filled with sorrow.

But when I walked through heaven’s gates

I felt so much at home;

When God looked down and smiled at me

From His great golden throne.

He said, “This is eternity

And all I’ve promised you;

Today your life on earth is past,

But here it all starts anew.”

“I promise no tomorrow,

But today will always last;

And since each day’s the same day,

There’s no longing for the past.”

“But you have been so faithful,

So trusting and so true;

Though at times you did do things,

You knew you shouldn’t do.”

“But you have been forgiven

And now at last you’re free;

So won’t you take my hand

And share my life with me?”

So when tomorrow starts without me,

Don’t think we’re far apart

For every time you think of me,

I’m right here in your heart..

I think about you all the time and miss you even more, I’m sitting here thinking about all those early morning phone calls when I was just getting home from work, too many times I was to tired to talk, and would tell you I’d call you when I’d get up, ‘ I can’t tell how much I regret that. We take time for granted, even though I knew you were sick, I never realized how little we had left. I was so glad when you came to live with me, I felt like I’d be able to watch over you, take care of you,and you would get better, or at lease not get any worst,and you”d be with us for a long time. I wanted so much to make everything better,kinda like when we were little, I just wanted to be your safe haven, but you were suffering so much, and I just kept bugging you to fight, to take the tube feedings, you”ll get stronger. I know now how selfish that was, I didn’t want you to leave me,I AM SO SORRY. But god knew you had suffered enought,and put an end to your pain during the early morning hours of NEW YEARS EVE, with your family by your side, your body rested, your spirit soared, and your with mom watching over us.I LOVE YOU SO MUCH and i’m blessed to have been your sister in our lifetime. One of the hopice nurses told me to just think of you on a boat, on a one way vacation, you may not be coming home, but you will be waiting for us to be reunited in eternity. Untill that day you will be forever in my heart. By the way, i’m keeping my promise to you, to watch over your son, I’ll always be there for him. There’s an saying, “If every thought I had of you were a shining star,the night would be as bright as day”. It’s already 1am so I better get in bed, I always have trouble sleeping, so tonight instead of counting sheep, I’ll count my memories, and my blessings of having you for my brother. Always loving and missing you, Your sister RUTH

Kevin

i will always keep my Luv n images of u in my heart n mind for Eternity. But soon,i know that i will be with u one day again for eternity. We will be together with our other loved ones n Rejoice as a whole family once again. Brothers n sisters share a special bond,that can never b broken. Our bonding together as we grown,got stronger n stronger. We played together,we cried together. We had good times n bad times. But even the bad times were good times for us. i wish u didnt have to leave so soon. But the Lord called u home n-u had to go. We all will come home to u-n Mother soon,just have to wait a bit longer. For the Lord to call us home. Tell Gary n Michael that i can hardly wait to meet them,it will b gloriest for me. To finally get to see them n-b with them. Give Mother a big Hug n Kiss for me!!! Will see u soon. Love Kevin !

HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARK, I KNOW YOUR ALWAYS NEARBY, BUT STAY ESPECIALLY CLOSE TO ME TODAY, CAUSE I PLAN ON HAVING A FEW OF THOSE LAUGH OUT LOUD MOMENTS OF US, AND MAY NEED A ANGEL NEARBY TO HELP ME KEEP IT TOGETHER. THOSE TEARS YOU SEE FALLNG DOWN MY FACE, ARE NOT ALL SAD ONES, WHO AM I KIDDING. I MISS YOU SO MUCH, YOUR WHOLE FAMILY DOES. BUT TODAY, WE CELEBRATE YOUR LIFE, AND HOLD YOUR MEMORY IN OUR HEARTS,WE LOVE YOU AND THAT TRANSFORMS LIFE, ITS WHATS BONDS US TOGETHER FOREVER. HAPPY 50TH! RUTH XOXOXOXOXO

LISA KAUFERT

HAPPY BIRTHDAY UNCLE. DONT PARTY TO MUCH UP THERE IN THAT AMAZING WORLD. I KNOW MY GRANDMA HAS MADE YOU A BIG OLE BIRTHDAY CAKE. IM KNOWING SHE IS LETTING YOU KNOW HOW PROUD SHE IS TO HAVE A WONDERFULL SON LIKE YOURSELF. YEAH, YEAH, I KNOW SHE KEEPS TALKING ABOUT THIS WONDERFULL GRANDDAUGHTER SHE HAS, BUT TODAY IS ALL ABOUT YOU. SO YOU GUYS CAN TALK ABOUT ME LATER. AS I AM SENDING YOU THIS MESSAGE, TEARS ARE COMING DOWN MY FACE. I DONT WANT YOU TO FEEL BAD BECAUSE THESE ARE NOT TEARS OF PAIN,THEY ARE TEARS OF JOY THAT YOU ARE NO LONGER IN PAIN AND WORRYFREE. SO OTHER THAN ME BE SELFISH AND SAY THAT I WOULD RATHER HAVE YOU HERE. I AM GLAD THAT YOU ARE FINALLY HOME AND THAT YOU ARE SURROUNDED BY SO MANY LOVED ONES. SO ENJOY YOUR DAY AND I WILL TALK TO YOU SOON.

LOVE YOU

LISA

Kevin

I am always thinking of u,the fun times we use to have when we were young n growing up together. The laughter n the sibling rivalry with our other brothers n sisters. Just sitting here,thinking about all those memories. Makes me smile n teary eyed,because your not here with us anymore. But we will be together again n i pray n hope,it will be a short time passing. When the Lord called u home,a piece of my heart went with u. There is a void in my heart n it will always b there,until we r together again. Will see u soon. Love u !!! From Kevin.

I thought of you with love today, nothing new, thought about yesterday, days before that too. Think about you in silence, often speak your name, but all I have are memories, and pictures in a frame. Your memory is my keepsake, with which I”ll never part, God has you in his keeping, I have you forever in my heart. Missing you, Your sister Ruth xoxoxoxoxoxoxo

I CAN,T BELIEVE IT,S A YEAR TODAY, I MISS YOU SO MUCH, THINK ABOUT YOU ALL THE TIME , AND WILL FOREVER HOLD YOU IN MY HEART, JUST AS I HELD YOU IN MY ARMS THOSE EARLY MORNING HOURS A YEAR AGO. I DIDN,T WANT TO LET YOU GO THAN, BUT NOW MY HEART HOLDS YOU FOREVER. I LOVE YOU! YOUR SISTER RUTH XOXOXOXO

BEEN THINKING ABOUT YOU ALL DAY, EVEN VISITED YOUR GRAVESITE , JUST DON’T WANT THE DAY TO END WITHOUT WISHING YOU A HAPPY 51st BIRTHDAY. YOUR IN MY THOUGHTS ALWAYS, I MISS YOU SO MUCH , AND I WANT YOU TO KNOW HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU, YOUR SISTER RUTH