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Mark Habich Obituary
Habich, Mark Penn
MADISON/BARABOO – Mark P. Habich passed suddenly July 21, 2021, at home. He was born April 10, 1951, in Madison, son of Adolph "Dude" and Doris (Penn) Habich. Mark graduated from Madison East High School, Class of 1969, and University of Wisconsin–Madison, Class of 1973.
For 35 years, Mark was married to Diane (Borchardt) Habich, celebrating their anniversary this past New Year's Eve. A lifelong member of the bowling community, he was inducted into the Madison Bowling Hall of Fame in 2003. He was an avid sports fan of the Badgers, Bears, and Dodgers. Mark found joy in life playing softball, volleyball, golf, and spending time in retirement with his children and grandchildren. He worked for the City of Madison for 36 years, taking great pride in his work and the friendships he made.
Mark was preceded in death by his father, "Dude"; and his sister, Gail Habich. Surviving in addition to his wife, Diane, and mother, Doris, are his sons, Eric Habich and Trevor Habich; step-son, Chad Gunnelson; sister, Margie Habich; and brother, Paul Habich.
A celebration of life will be held 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 25 at SCHWOEGLER'S PARK TOWNE LANES in Madison. Please join in this celebration with family and friends packed with bowling, food, and fellowship.
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Jim Nye
July 25, 2021
I feel I was lucky to have known you for more years than I can count. You were a class act and a nice guy even for a Dodger fan. My sympathies to the family.
Rita Corcoran
July 24, 2021
What I can say about Mark besides he was a nice guy is he was also very smart! He chose the Chicago Bears football team and routed for them proudly every Sunday! My deepest sympathy to all the members of his family! How very sad!
John Gibbs
July 24, 2021
Mark always had a smile on his face whenever I would see him. It was always special to enjoy Badger football games with Mark and Dave Henry. It was just a fun time with Mark leading the way. My condolences to his family. He was a special man. I am so lucky to have met him and enjoyed our few times together.
MaryHall-Klotz
July 23, 2021
I am still in shock and so sad. Mark was always so full of life and so positive. Everyone in our East High School class just loved him. He was a fun guy with character. He sure loved his family, so very proud of you all, and his absence in this life will surely be felt by so many people whose lives he touched with his humor,friendship, and so many other traits. I am so very sorry for your loss.
Dave Lanphear
July 23, 2021
What an amazing person and even better friend Mark (the "Duker") was. Mark was a person who helped remind all of us of important life values, he made us feel valued and appreciated, he had a wonderful laugh and caused us to laugh, his loyalty was unquestioned and you saw in him love of family, friends, coaching his young High School bowling team and also we saw in him, a genuine respect for his faith. It was easy to give him a hug and he would give you a hug back. He did so many things well, including serving on East's 1969 High School Reunion Committee for many, many years. We were honored and blessed to know him as a friend, teammate and more than anything else, just a great, great guy. We miss you Buddy!!
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