Mark Richard Pileski

Mark Richard Pileski, passed away Tuesday, August 26th after a short illness. Mark was born May 22nd 1955 to the late Richard Dick Pileski and Margaret (Hoppe) Pileski. Mark spent a lot of his childhood having fun at his Grandparents farm in Oconto, and getting into trouble with his brother Paul. He graduated from Green Bay Preble High School with the class of 1973 and went to work for Shade Business Forms in De Pere shortly after. He married Colleen (Sullivan) Monske in 1974 and had two children in the years that followed Melissa Ellingson and Scott Pileski. After leaving Shade Business Forms in the early 90's Mark found true happiness in a career behind the wheel of a truck. It is also at this time that he met the love of his life, Marion (Missy) Pileski. They were married in the fall of 1998 and she has remained by his side lovingly ever since. Mark enjoyed virtually every team sport, but had true passion for the Packers and auto racing. Nothing made him happier than entertaining friends, telling a funny joke, or seeing his grandchildren. Survivors include his mother, Margaret Beauchaine; his wife, Marion (Missy) Pileski; two children, Scott Pileski and Mellissa Ellingson; grandchildren, Simon, Maddox and Tatum Ellingson and Maxwell Pileski; one God daughter, Erica (Shane) Reitz; brother, Paul; sisters, Ann Kiley, Sue Allen, Mary Pileski, and Ellen (Tom) Cherney. Mark is preceded in death by his father, Richard Pileski. A private service is being held on Saturday August 30th. Cotter Funeral Home and Cremation Service is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.cotterfuneralhome.com. A celebration of Mark's life for all friends and family is being planned for a future date.