Mark A. Laufenberg

Mark A. Laufenberg, age 67, of Waunakee passed away at UW Hospital in Madison, WI on Sunday May 11, 2025. He was born on June 13, 1957, to John (Jack} and Geraldine (Koch} Laufenberg in Sauk. He graduated from Waunakee High School, class of 1975. He worked on the family farm until 1995 and then moved to Waunakee. Mark went on to work at Marquip Inc. in Madison, WI. While working at Marquip Inc. he went back to school and received his diploma in Machine Tool Techniques from MATC graduating in 1998. He then went to work for Gilson in Middleton, WI as a Machinist. Mark enjoyed playing cards, bowling, softball, golf and spending time with his family and friends. His life was altered when he had his accident in July 2008. He became a volunteer with the Adaptive Fitness Program at the UW Natatorium from 2010 until present.

Mark is survived by his mother, Gerry Laufenberg, sisters Linda (Jim) Helt and Cheryl (Kevin) Richards, and brother Bob (Marlene) Laufenberg. He is survived by his nephews; Eric Helt, Matthew and Mitchell Richards and Troy Laufenberg and his niece Lindsey Laufenberg. He is also survived by many relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, John (Jack) Laufenberg and nephew Dusty Helt. 

Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 23, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at St John’s Catholic Church, 209 South St. Waunakee. Friends and relatives are invited to a visitation on Thursday, May 22, 2025, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Winn-Cress Funeral Home, 5785 Hwy Q Waunakee. Friends and relatives may call the church on Friday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services. A reception will follow at Rex’s Innkeeper.

The Laufenberg families would like to thank all his caregivers for taking care of Mark over the past several years. Their kindness and compassion made it possible for him to stay in his own home. We also want to thank Mark's relatives, neighbors and many friends for their support and assistance to Mark during his years of disability.

Mark, you will be missed and forever be in our hearts.

Love always, Mom, Linda, Cheryl, and Bob

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Winn-Cress Funeral Home

5785 Hwy Q

Waunakee, WI