Mark Alan Flick's Obituary
Racine – Mark Alan Flick, 64, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 2, 2024.
Mark was born in Racine on August 11, 1959. He is the son of Colleen (nee Hein) Flick and the late Arlen Flick. Mark met his life partner, Robert Hetland, and they spent 31 wonderful years together.
Mark was the protector of the family. He was always there to take care of the children and treated everyone who came into his life as family. Mark loved animals. He was a curator at Racine Zoological Gardens for 14 years, after which he was a dog groomer for many years. Mark was a member of Christ the King Lutheran Church. He loved reading and always had a book on hand. Mark was also an avid gardener and landscaper.
Mark will be lovingly remembered by his life partner, Robert Alan Hetland; children: ShaiAnn (Josh) Howard and Kyle (Sheena) Flick; grandchildren: Julian Howard, Jameson Howard, Kyree Smith-Flick, Tobias Howard, Kadree Smith-Flick, Zara Smith-Flick, Isabella Howard, and Zya Smith-Flick; his mother, Colleen Flick; brothers: Keith, Jeff and Chad Flick; sisters-in-law: Ann Flick and Kathy Flick; special friends, Lee Basterash and Susan Flick; as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins and close friends.
Mark was preceded in death by his daughter, BriAnna Flick; his father, Arlen Flick; and brother, Jon Flick.
A celebration of Mark's life will be held at the Wilson Funeral Home on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at 7:00 PM. A time of visitation will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday from 5:00 PM until the time of service.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to nurse Deb and the staff at Allay Hospice Care.
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