Mark R. Biel

Madison - Mark Biel passed away at his home on November 29, 2024 at the age of 68 years old. He is preceded in death by his late wife, Colleen Luhm; his parents, the late John Biel and the late Shirley (nee Cohen, Biel) Krauss; and his sister the late Margery Biel. He will be lovingly remembered by his family, Warren (Aida) Biel, and David (Patty) Biel, Wendy (Roberto) Ledesma and Billie (Aaron) Spahn, Nancy (Mike) Dunlap and Mark Luhm, as well as his great nieces, great nephews and many friends whose lives he touched. 

Mark had a deep appreciation of music and enjoyed collecting CDs and records. He played drums in a band with his brothers for many years and frequented his favorite karaoke spots regularly. He was easy to get along with and made many of friends along the way. His one-of-a-kind voice, laugh and sense of humor will be sorely missed.  

A Celebration of Mark’s Life will be held on Saturday, December 21, 2024 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Green Lantern Restaurant, located at 4412 Siggelkow Rd., McFarland, WI. 

In lieu of flowers and in honor of Mark’s love for music, please consider a donation in his name to his favorite radio station, WORT-FM, where he loyally volunteered years of service. Donations can be sent to WORT-FM, 118 S. Bedford Street, Madison, WI or online at wortfm.org/donate.

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Madison (608) 249-6666

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