My sweetheart, Mark S. Coyle, 72, of Chippewa Falls, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire as a result of treatments for cancer.

                Mark was born July 20, 1950 in Omaha, Neb., the son of William and Delores (Drazkowski) Coyle and grew up in Eau Claire, where he graduated from Regis High School, class of ‘68. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy and saw duty on the aircraft carrier, the USS John F. Kennedy and then worked at Phillips Plastics in Eau Claire as a robotics specialist for 32 years.

                On December 9, 1976, Mark married Cathleen Nelson in Millington, Tennessee. He was a member of Notre Dame Church.

                He loved to fish, golf, and take long road trips and long bike rides, he knew how to enjoy life and loved people.

                Mark is survived by his loving wife, Cathy of 46 years; daughters, Wendy (Joel) Glenz of Osseo and Elyssa Coyle of Chippewa Falls; and son, Ryan of Chippewa Falls; seven grandchildren; three brothers, John Coyle, and Mike (Vonne) Coyle both of Minnesota and Gary (Beth) of the Netherlands; three sisters, Linda Milbrandt, Margaret Kuehn and Sue (Mark) McCoy all of Minnesota.

                Mark was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Mary Coyle; and an infant granddaughter.

                Funeral services will be held at 12:00 Noon on Friday, January 6, at Notre Dame Church in Chippewa Falls. The Very Rev. Jesse Burish will be celebrant of the funeral Mass. Interment will be in Hope Cemetery in Chippewa Falls. Military rites will be conducted by the Chippewa Falls Patriotic Council.

                Friends may call from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 12:00 Noon on Friday, January 6 at the church.

                We love him and miss him so much.

AFTER SERVICE NOTICE:

Funeral services for Mark S. Coyle were held at 12:00 Noon on Friday, January 6 at Notre Dame Church in Chippewa Falls.

                The Very Rev. Jesse Burish was celebrant of the funeral Mass and officiated at the prayers of interment in Hope Cemetery in Chippewa Falls. Military rites were conducted by the Chippewa Falls Patriotic Council.

                Music during the Mass was provided by Beth Martinek, Sue Van de Loo and the Notre Dame Church Choir. Readings were given by Roxie Kuss.

                Casket bearers were John Audorff, Ryan and Gary Coyle, Nick Gerrits, Andy Manglos and Aaron Peloquin.