Mark A. Reader

Reader, Mark A. Age 97 of Hopkins, MN, formerly of Plymouth, MN passed away on August 30th, 2013 following a courageous battle with cancer. Mark was born in St. Paul, MN on June 7th, 1916. He served in WWII with the 440th Troop Carrier Group before earning a commission as a Lieutenant with the 3rd Army 90th division. Prior to shipping overseas, Mark met the love of his life, Dorothy Bournique, of Closter, New Jersey and they were married on June 14th 1947. Mark had a 50 year career with Horner Waldorf and Champion International Paper serving most of his time as a top packaging sales representative. After 60 years of marriage, Mark was preceded in death by his loving wife, Dorothy in 2008. Mark is survived by his children, Steve (Marci) of New Prague, Paul of Woodbury, Martha (Jeff) Weber of Lake Zurich, Il, David (Angie) of Plymouth; grandchildren, Jessi, Matthew, Amanda, Mark, Caleb, Liam and Keira; great-grandchildren, Kylie, Brock and Braden; as well as many other loving relatives and friends. Mark was a long time member of both the Church of St. Bartholomew and Holy Name of Jesus Church. He was an avid golfer and outdoorsman. Throughout his life Mark was generous in both time and money in support of various charitable organizations. Following his retirement Mark pursued numerous volunteer opportunities and was recognized by the Literacy Council for his work with teaching English as a second language. Into his early 90's he remained active as a volunteer at the Plymouth golf range. The family would like to give special thanks to his Hospice nurse Amy, Hospice aide Karen, Sister Janet Stelken, Gentle Touch at St. Therese Southwest, Dorothy's Daughters and golfing partner Don Carsten for providing comfort, care, and compassion. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Friday, September 6, at the Church of the Holy Name of Jesus in Medina, 155 County Road 24. Visitation 6-8 PM Thursday, September 5 at David Lee Funeral Home in Wayzata, 1220 E. Wayzata Blvd., and also one hour prior to Mass at church. Interment Holy Name Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Park Nicollet Foundation, Smile Train or donors choice. David Lee Funeral Home Wayzata 952-473-5577 www.davidleefuneralhome

This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.