Mark Steven Krusniak, Age 72, passed away peacefully at Munson Hospice in Traverse City on January 7, 2025 surrounded by his family.

Mark was born on October 10, 1952, in Manistee, MI to Ralph and Ceil (Oleniczak) Krusniak.  Mark married his high school sweetheart, Mary Ann Meduna on December 1, 1973 at Guardian Angels Catholic Church in Manistee.  They shared 51 years of marriage together.  Mark was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle and friend.

Mark is survived by his Wife Mary Ann, Daughter Amy (Blair) Moreau, Son Eric (Whitney) Krusniak, Grandchildren Alaina (Rowan) Leo, Katarina Moreau, Gabriella Moreau, Maverick Krusniak, Aurora "Rory" Krusniak, Mother Ceil Krusniak, Sister Janis (Todd) Erickson, Brother-in-law Jon (Connie) Meduna, Sisters-in-law Patricia (Greg) Harris, Nancy (Corey) Moore, and Kellie Tate.  Mark is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Mark was a graduate of Manistee Catholic Central in the Class of 1970.  He was a proud member of the 1969 State Championship Football Team, playing wide receiver for quarterback Mark Niesen.  He graduated from Ferris State College with an Associates Degree in Drafting and secured his career job at Jackson Jordan, now Harsco Rail, a rail equipment manufacturer, where he worked for 43 years driving daily to Ludington with his good friend and co-worker Jim Bialik.

Mark was dedicated to the Saber community, serving as President of the MCC Athletic Association for many years.  He was also a member of the MCC 300 Club and was inducted into the MCC Hall of Fame.  Mark was a huge Michigan State fan, always cheering on his beloved Spartans. He never missed a sporting event for either of his children and was a huge supporter of his grandchildren in all their endeavors. In his spare time, Mark loved to golf and achieved a hole in one on #13 of Manistee National.  He loved to hunt and fish, making annual trips to Iowa for pheasant with his dad, friends, and cousins.  Mark always kept a beautiful yard, learning how to landscape from Jerry Steinberg as a summer employee while in high school.

Mark was preceded in death by his Father Ralph, his baby Brother Scott, Father-in-law and Mother-in-law Joseph and Alice Meduna, Brother-in-law Jeffrey Meduna and Nephew Michael Meduna.

Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 14th, 2025, at Guardian Angels Catholic Church in Manistee, with the Reverend James Bearss celebrant.  The family will receive friends at the church beginning at 10:00 a.m. until the time of Mass.

In lieu of flowers, those wishing to remember Mark are asked to consider either a gift to the Guardian Angels Historic Preservation Project or the Manistee Catholic Central Foundation.  Envelopes will be available at the church on Tuesday morning.

Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of funeral arrangements.