COLUMBUS
Mark Thomas Cook, 60 of Hope, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2024.
Mark was born on January 16, 1964, the son of Rex Cook and Deanna (Neville) Cook.
Mark was a graduate of Hauser High School. He worked over 25 years at a plastic factory Flambeau.
He was an avid drummer of the Eclipse Band for 30 years. He also played for the Dr. Fuzz band and The Smokin Jokers. If he didn’t have a pair of drumsticks in his hands he enjoyed being outdoors kayaking, fishing and looking for arrow heads. He also loved going to Sturgis and the Boogie to perform every year.
Mark is survived by his two sisters, Cynthia (Cook) Johnson, Catherine (Cook) Dice, Nephew Kade Cook and his companion Stacey Ward.
He is preceded in death by his parents Rex and Deanna Cook, his grandparents Hubert and Mary Ellen Cook, Lawrence and Ivone Neville.
A visitation for Mark will be Friday from noon until 2:00 pm at Norman Funeral Home in Hope. A time of sharing memories of Mark will be at 2:00 at the funeral home. The burial will follow at Haw Creek Cemetery off Stafford Road in Hope.
Online condolences may be expressed to Mark’s family at www.normanfuneralhome.net.
