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Mark Rehberger, age 75, died peacefully Friday, May 2, 2025 in the company of his loving wife of 53 years. Mark was a lifelong resident of McKinley Hill in Tacoma, and a proud graduate of Sacred Heart Parish School, Bellarmine Preparatory School, and Gonzaga University.
Mark was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Richard and A’Nell Rehberger. He is survived by his wife (Nancy), his brothers, John (Deann) and Paul (Julie), his sons, Richard (Alana), Joseph (Lisa), David (Jennene), and Anthony (Jennifer), along with his cherished grandchildren, Luke, Peter, Dominic, Anne, Teresa, Evan, Audrey, Jack, Rosa, Noah, Matt, Zofia, Grace, and Isaiah, all of whom thought the world of him, and to each of them he left an ever enduring legacy of love, patience, humility, and grace. He will be greatly missed.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated by Nancy’s cousin, Fr. Jack Mitchell, S.J. at St. Aloysius Chapel, Bellarmine Preparatory School on Saturday, May 10 at 10:00am, with reception immediately following on campus. A rosary will be recited Friday, May 9 at 7:00pm in the Chapel at Gaffney Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Mark Rehberger to Bellarmine Preparatory School, 2300 S. Washington, Tacoma, WA 98405.
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