Our amazing father and grandfather, Mark Thomas Millbauer, was called to his Heavenly Home on March 10.He journeyed in divine peace and love, in the arms of his family, at his home in Enumclaw. Mark was a vibrant, fun, thoughtful, and loving man with great wit and humor, and with many hobbies and skills, mostly self-taught. He was an accomplished craftsman in many diverse areas, seemingly able to use his hands to create or fix anything he set his mind to; a skilled sportsman and passionate outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, sailing, running, cycling, hiking, and many other outdoor pursuits; a cherished friend; an inspiring teacher and colleague; a good Samaritan, always willing to lend a hand to a friend, family member, or stranger; an avid reader and lifelong learner; and a beautiful dancer. Above all, he was defined by his dedication to his children and his grandchildren. How fortunate are we who got to dance through life with him!

Mark was born in 1955 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Noreen and Don Millbauer. He and his wife graduated together from Richland High School in 1973 and were married in 1976. They settled in Enumclaw 1994 with their four children. Mark lived in Auburn for 10 years before returning to Enumclaw in 2024, after being diagnosed with ALS (amyotrophiclateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig’s Disease).

Mark enjoyed teaching Auto Body Technology at Green River Community College for many years, from 1993 until 2015, where he served as a tenured instructor, chairman of the trades division, and president of the faculty union. He later worked as an auto collision technical trainer, quality assurance specialist, and welding instructor for organizations such as Service King and I-CAR.

Mark is survived by Lori, their four kids and their spouses, Katie Martin (Tristan), Sara Stratton (Cameron), Emily McConahy (Jared),and Keenan Millbauer(Alex); 8 grandchildren; 7 siblings and 10 sisters-and brothers in-law; an uncle, Gerald Millbauer, an aunt, Marjorie McCarthy, and 12 cousins; 23 nieces and nephews; and countless friends.

We will celebrate Mark’s awesome life on Saturday, March 22 at 4 pm., at the Enumclaw Expo Fieldhouse, with a memorial service followed by drinks and dancing. In lieu of flowers, please consider honoring Mark by laughing with loved ones, dancing to a favorite song, enjoying a favorite hobby, or donating funds to The First Hunt Foundation, a mentorship program dedicated to passing on the “forgotten rites” of hunting skills and conservation knowledge.