Mark A. Konitzer

Mark could be relied upon to remember everything — names, places, dates, details — and was a wonderful storyteller. He enjoyed gardening and traveling, and was most at home in close proximity to the wonders and beauty of the natural world. He was a lifelong Chicago Cubs fan, weaned at Wrigley Field. Baseball was his first passion but he loved all sports and in his lifetime was an avid golfer and tennis player. He loved watching sporting events and was a living encyclopedia of sports knowledge. He taught himself the art of sports handicapping and spent many hours devoted to this pursuit during the last ten years of his life.
Mark is survived by his wife Rebecca Snetselaar of Henderson, Nevada; mother Barbara Konitzer of Lake Geneva, Illinois; brother Thomas Konitzer (wife Judy) of Evans, Georgia; brother Eugene Konitzer of Madison, Wisconsin; sister Barbe Hagstrom (husband William) of Salem, Wisconsin; and 13 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father and brothers Gerard and James.
Mark’s wish was to have his ashes scattered in the ocean at Pebble Beach in California. Friends and family members are encouraged to celebrate his life in some way that is special to them, in the spirit of family and friendship, and in the good company of their loved ones. Memorial contributions can be made in memory of Mark A. Konitzer to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (https://www.pancan.org/); or to any good and fitting cause.