St. Joseph
April 2, 1960 – May 5, 2024
Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, May 9, 2024, at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Richmond, MN for Mark E. Soenneker, age 64, who died Sunday, May 5th at Quiet Oaks Hospice House surrounded by his family. Mark was born in Sauk Centre, MN to Frank and Janet (Schoenberg) Soenneker. He married Debra Beuning September 20, 1980, in Seven Dolors Catholic Church, Albany, MN. Mark’s career spanned construction, bridge building and supervision. When he wasn’t busy working or lending a hand, he loved to fish, watch the Twins game and visit with friends and family. Mark took pride instilling knowledge and work ethic in his children, and always had treats in his pockets for his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Deb; children, Craig (Alisia), Chad (Jamie), Gina (Brandon) Gross, Jon (Larissa); 8 grandchildren; mother, Janet; siblings, Steve (Glenna), Joyce (Kevin) Schlangen, Pam (Tim) Schlangen, Paul (Beth) and Janelle (Jesse) Stocker. He was preceded in death by his father, Frank.
Services were with the Wenner Funeral Home, Richmond, MN.