Mark Clement Wildhaber, 63, Rapid City, SD, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at Rapid City Monument Health, following a long battle with cancer.

Mark was born in Honolulu, Hawaii on November 23, 1960, to Justus and Marion (Kramer) Wildhaber. Over the years he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting and found his calling in the medical field, where he enjoyed working and helping people with cognitive and mental health challenges.

Mark loved many things in life, but family was his first love.  Mark enjoyed just chilling.  He especially loved spending time with his granddaughters Madison, and Hailey.  He would do whatever they wanted to do like swimming in ice cold water, biking, getting ice cream and sweet treats.   He loved to talk about politics until you did not agree with him.  He also enjoyed reading about and discussing history, playing chess with Nate, it seems like he always lost, and playing board games. Mark was loved much, he will be greatly missed, and always in our hearts.

He is survived by his wife, Carolyn; daughter, Amberly Rogers; son, Nathan Klette; favorite granddaughter, Madison Rogers; and another favorite granddaughter, Hailey Rogers! Survivors also include nine siblings, and many nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.

In lieu of flowers memorials have been established to Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, Monument Health Hospice, Rapid City, SD, and Monument Health Cancer Care Institute, Rapid City, SD.

A memorial mass will be held Friday, August 9, 2024, 10:00 a.m., at St. Catherine of Sienna, 1803 N Ft. Thomas Ave, Fort Thomas, KY. A gathering will be held at the Cold Spring Community Center, 5694 E Alexandria Pike, Cold Spring, KY.