Mark Robert Pilcher

Mark Robert Pilcher obituary, Rochester, MN

Mark Robert Pilcher

Mark Pilcher Obituary

Visit the Ranfranz & Vine Funeral Homes - Rochester website to view the full obituary.

Mark Pilcher, age 67, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at Mayo Clinic in Minnesota. Mark was born in 1957 to the late Robert and Rita Pilcher.

Mark is survived by his loving partner, Susan Valenti, his sisters, Sally and Polly; Polly's fiancé, Guy Minard.

Mark was a truly talented, artistic woodworker, sawyer, fabricator, and fixer of problems.

He lived life his way on his terms.

Cremation will be accorded. A celebration of life will be held at the Aroma Park Legion on December 20, 2025, from 3:00 until 5:00.



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Ranfranz & Vine Funeral Homes - Rochester

5421 Royal Place NW 5482 Royal Place NW, Rochester, MN 55901

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