Mark Stephen Ziperski

Mark Stephen Ziperski, age 68, passed to eternal life Thursday, January 5, 2023, in Marshfield Hospital in Marshfield, Wisconsin.

Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to George and Ann Ziperski in 1954, Mark was the fourth of six children. Mark attended Saint Veronica’s Elementary/Middle School in Milwaukee and attended Boys Tech High School to learn a trade.  Mark received an associate degree studying at night with the goal of obtaining a bachelor’s degree. He worked full-time during the day simultaneously for five years as an indentured apprentice in the trades.  Mark worked for Grinnell Fire Protection for 14 years as a journeyman and then became superintendent.  He taught at Milwaukee Area Technical College as the UA trade instructor for southeast Wisconsin. He then worked for Ahern Fire Protection in 1994 and in 1999 moved to New Auburn, Wisconsin and became inspector for the company until retirement in 2014.  He built a house addition, updated the barn and together with wife Denise raised horses, cattle, had many cats and beloved dog Molly. For six years his wife and he homeschooled and were able to take their three sons on several trips to Colorado and Florida during that time. In 2015 Mark and Denise moved to Hayward, Wisconsin where he built a garage, house addition and spent several years updating a little lake cabin and enjoyed having his sons, friends and family over. He always had a project going or helped someone with their own.  Mark enjoyed muscle cars and motorcycles and was active in sports as a young man and a great joy was coaching his three young sons in several sports and later attending all their basketball, baseball and football games. He loved hunting with his father-in-law Jerry, his sons, brothers in law, sister in law and nieces and nephews. 

He and Denise enjoyed traveling in retirement to Alabama, Florida, Arizona, Texas and especially San Diego where his eldest son lives. With his wife he also enjoyed biking, boating, walking, cribbage, listening to live music and dancing.  Mark accepted the Lord as his Savior in 1994 and was active in serving in several churches until his passing. His greatest joy was knowing that his sons walked in the Truth. He loved to spend time with his sons, family and friends and was so proud of his sons’ character, kindness and work ethic.  Studying the Bible, history and politics were passions.  Mark was active in pro-life causes since the 1990s through several ministries and churches, in most recent years serving the Northwoods New Life Resource Center by: transporting a shared ultrasound to various communities, helping to purchase an ultrasound, prayer, financial support and was a member of their building committee. 

Mark was preceded in death by his father George, his mother Ann and his brother George.

Mark is survived by his wife Denise (Thiry) of Hayward, WI; son, Dane Ziperski of San Diego, CA, son, Evan Ziperski of Altoona, WI, son, Ian Ziperski of Eau Claire, WI; brother, John (Bev) of Sussex, WI; sister, Kathy (Paul) Oman of Milwaukee, WI, sister, Mary (Bob) Murowski of Jackson, WI, sister, Jane (Larry) Pientka of Hartland, WI; brothers in law, Gregg (Deb) Thiry of Sun Prairie, WI, Drey (Sara) Thiry and Shane (Melissa) Thiry both of Hayward, WI; sister in law, Lynnette (Dan) Phillips of Minong, WI; and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and dear friends.

Late spring was a favorite time of the year for Mark, so a celebration of life will be held on Saturday, June 3rd, at 11:00 a.m. at Element Church in Hayward, WI.  A time of gathering will be held from 10:15 to 11:00 a.m. at the church on the day of the service.  Internment in the Greenwood Cemetery will follow the service.

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