Wayne D. Mork, age 73 of Montello, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 2, 2010 at Divine Savior Hospital, Portage. He was born on July 25, 1937 in Nye, WI, son of the late Donald and Elvina (Olson) Mork. Wayne married Darlene Briese on April 16, 1986. He operated his own dairy farm in New Richmond, WI where in 1971 he was awarded Outstanding Farmer of the Year. Wayne worked for Brakebush Transportation for over 29 years where he received the Over 2,000,000 Safe Miles Award. He was an active member of The People’s Church and Montello Lions Club. Wayne enjoyed antique car shows and was a passionate gardener. Wayne never met a stranger.
Survivors include his wife, Darlene; seven children, Suzanne (Al) Baukol, Deer Park, WI, Steve Mork, Clear Lake, WI, Tammi (Brian) Marshall, Westfield, WI, Allen (Cindy) Mork, Woodbury, MN, Ed Mork, New Richmond, WI, Troy Meinke, Wautoma, WI and Tara (Bill) Runnels, Westfield, WI; 15 grandchildren, Amy (Dave), Garret, Darren, Dylan, Jessica (Jeremy), Ashley, Brittany, Brett, Caitlyn, Jackson, Jake, Tory Mae, Culin, Cortney and Alex; two great grandchildren, Abraham, Hayden and one on the way; mother in law, Elda Briese, Westfield; special extended family and many friends. Wayne was preceded in death by his father in law, Darwin Briese; grandson, Cody Wayne Meinke.
A funeral service for Wayne will be held on Friday August 6, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. at The People’s Church, Montello with Rev. J. Mark Hensley officiating. Inurnment will be in Westfield East Cemetery. A visitation will be held on Friday from 1:30 p.m. until the hour of service at the church. In lieu of flowers memorials are appreciated to Budda Box Fight Against Cancer of Marquette County.
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