Mark was never one to sit still. Having grown restless after a lifetime of gloriously effortless accomplishments, Mark transitioned to heaven in search of new challenges on Wednesday, July 9th.
Just a handful of Mark’s amazing feats include:

• Landing his adoring wife Nora of 46 years
• Raising two incredible (and good looking kids) Melissa and Justin
• Being the best Papa in the universe to his even more incredible and good-looking grandbabies Pearl and Gus
• Cultivating a garden that is the envy of Linda Court (and surrounding areas)
• Catching the world record Muskie weighing 70 lbs
• Consistently breaking 80 on the golf course
• Having culinary skills (particularly cheesecakes and BBQ) that would make Julia Child blush
• Mopping the pickle ball courts with opponents young and old and occasionally his face
• Making friends and spreading joy (both here and abroad)
• Giving of his time and talents

Aside from his family and dear friends, one of Mark’s greatest joys was finding and connecting with his amazing, loving biological brothers and sisters in recent years. (Which is why the next section is going to be really long.)

Mark is survived by his loving wife Nora (nee D’Acquisto), daughter Melissa (Scott) Winklebleck, son Justin Jendrzejek and grandchildren Pearl and Gus Winklebleck. He was preceded in passing by his parents Robert and Sylvia Jendrzejek, Marjan Kmiec, Esther Ripple and sister Sandy Androjna.

Mark is further survived by siblings Linda Smukalla, Paul (Kathy) Jendrzejek, Tony Androjna; Phil (Diana) Kmiec, Joe (Julie) Kmiec, Steve (Kathi) Kmiec, Donnella (John) McAdams; Kathy (Joe) Senner, Rich (Renee) Ripple; step-mother Donna Kmiec; in-laws LoriAnn D’Acquisto; Domonic (Celeste) D’Acquisto; nieces, nephews, loving neighbors and countless amazing friends.

A special thanks to St. Luke’s 12th and 8th floor nursing staff for their loving care!

In lieu of flowers, donations to St Jude’s Children's Hospital

Memorial gathering at St Leonard's Catholic Church, W173S7743 Westwood Dr in Muskego on Thursday, July 30 at 10am with mass to follow at 11am. Please bring your favorite Mark stories to share.