Mark Francis Daley

Mark Francis Daley of Bloomington, MN passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 3, 2024 at the age of 85. He was born on February 17, 1939 in Middletown, Ohio. Mark was well-liked by all who knew him. He had a sweet demeanor and an honest heart. Mark and his wife Linda celebrated 60 years of marriage in 2023. Mark was Valedictorian of Bishop Fenwick High School, President of his senior class, and a star football player and recipient of the esteemed Catholic Athlete of the Year award. He was the youngest of 10 children from an Irish Catholic family and the first of his family to earn a college degree. He attended University of Dayton and earned a BS degree in Industrial Engineering. He was a First Lieutenant in the Army as well as a pilot and pilot instructor. He was honorably discharged after 3.5 years of service. He worked in purchasing and as a broker at various paper manufacturing-related companies for many years and then enjoyed semi-retirement as a courier for Quicksilver for a number of years after that. Throughout his lifetime, he enjoyed playing golf, bowling, softball, playing card games, gambling in Las Vegas and at Canterbury Downs, all of these with his wife and dear friends, and of course, spending time with his kids and grandkids. He loved reading about WWII and he also made many model airplanes and other amazing crafts. He was very fond of the many pets he had over the years - especially his dog Teddy. He was extremely well-traveled for business over the years and he and his family also traveled extensively. He and his wife enjoyed cruising in their later years - Alaska being their favorite. They also enjoyed trips visiting their son in Japan, Hong Kong, and Grand Cayman. Mark was a 4th Degree Member of the Knights of Columbus and he and his wife generously donated to many causes close to their hearts - most notably Wounded Warrior Project and they sponsored many children through ChildFund International. Mark is survived by wife Linda, daughter Susan, son Kirby (Takaho), daughter Tracy (Adam Emanoff), 10 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, 9 siblings, and his daughter Kathi and her husband Tony (McClenney). A private burial service will be held for the family at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Donations preferred to Wounded Warrior Project or ChildFund International.

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Mark Francis Daley

February 17, 1939 - June 3, 2024

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Mark Francis Daley

February 17, 1939 - June 3, 2024

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