Obit: Beilke, Mark G. (1954 - 2005)

Contact:  Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
Email: dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org

Surnames: Beilke, Fosdal, Stout, Mitchell, Krall

----Sources: Thorp Courier (Thorp, WI.) May 11, 2005

Beilke, Mark G. (October 2, 1954 - May 1, 2005)

Mark G. Beilke, age 50, formerly of Tilden, WI, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Reston, VA on Sunday, May 1, 2005. Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 6, 2005 at 4:00 p.m. at the Thorp Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Daniel Welch officiating. Burial will follow at St. Catherine’s Cemetery in Bloomer, WI. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Friday, from 3:00 pm. until the time of the service.

Mark G. Beilke was born on October 2, 1954 in Milwaukee, WI, to Robert and Dianne (Fosdal) Stout. He attended Chippewa Falls High School and later graduated from Eau Claire Memorial High School in 1972. Mark served in the U. S. Army from 1973 to1975 and was stationed in Germany. He later attended the UW-Madison, graduating in 1980 with a degree in Actuarial Science. Mark worked in his chosen field, in different locations, while continuing his education. For the past five years, he has been with Milliman Consultants & Actuaries in Washington D. C. and principal owner for the past year. Mark had many interests, but among his favorites were his work, his love of music, and his collection of Leinenkugel’s memorabilia.

He is survived by his mother, Dianne Beilke, of Thorp, WI; sisters: Cheryl (Richard) Mitchell of Holcombe, WI and Dr. Debra Beilke of St. Paul, MN; brothers: Scott Beilke of Austin, TX and Curtiss (Amy) Beilke of Thorp, WI; nieces and nephews: Thomas, Morgan, Tianna, Brock Beilke and Tiffany Krall; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and a host of close personal friends who shared Mark’s love of music.

He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Stout; his step-father, Gerald Beilke; and his nephew Eric Mitchell.

Thorp Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.