Mark Staples 01/31/2021

Mark Paul Staples, age 80 of Star Prairie, WI, died on Sunday, January 31, 2021 at his home in Star Prairie. Mark was born the son of Mark and Vesta (Moltz) Staples on December 11, 1940 in Austin, MN. He grew up on a farm near Brownsdale, MN, graduating from Hayfield High School with the class of 1959. Mark was married to Jeaneen Senjem on December 1, 1958. They renewed their vows on their 25th wedding anniversary at West Immanuel Lutheran Church near Osceola, WI. Mark loved adventure. He raced stock cars and snowmobiles. He once rode snowmobile from St. Paul, MN to Denver, CO to raise money for the American Cancer Society. He worked hard, from 1972-1974 he drove a logging truck in the mountains in Idaho. From 1976-1985 he owned and operated Countryside Autobody and Frame shop. From 1985 – 1993 Mark and his wife owned and operated Staples Cliff Lake Lodge in Ontario, Canada. Mark was a fishing and bear hunting guide; he loved his time in Canada. He loved to hunt and was proud he got a moose every year while there. After selling the lodge, they moved back to Star Prairie where he enjoyed woodworking. From 2000 – 2014 he had Norskedalen Heritage Wood and sold his ambars to rosemalers all over the U.S. Mark was fearless and strong. He was a proud father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great great-grandfather and he loved to have fun. He is preceded in death by his parents, Mark and Vesta Staples; infant son, Michael Herbert Staples; son-in-law, Kerry G. Peterson; brother, Delmer Staples; sister, Greta Bissel; and father-in-law, Ralph Senjem. Mark is survived by his wife of 62 years, Jeaneen Staples; children, Randy (Aimee) Staples, Jon (Holly) Staples, Teresa Staples; grandchildren, Brent (Ali) Staples, Randi Goebel, Paul Staples, Sadira Burgess, Zachary (Natalie) Staples, Jason Staples, Stephanie (Tim) Claason, Ashley (Dan) Zemke; great-grandchildren, Elenore Staples, Hope (Andy) Burns, Miya, Jadie and Jordan Goebel, Michael and Lucy Staples, Kaitlyn and Dylan Claason, Mason, Marcus, Malcolm and Marshall Zemke; great great-grandson, Thomas John Burns; sisters, Darlene (Delmas) Studer, Joann (Larry) MacVey; mother-in-law, Anita Senjem; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. A private family funeral service was held on Friday, February 5, 2021 at West Immanuel Lutheran Church.  Interment was in the West Immanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to: West Immanuel Lutheran Church or The American Cancer Society. Arrangements are with Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services.