Donald "Bill" Marko, 65, of Webster died Friday, March 24 at his residence.

Honorary Pallbeaers will be Curtis Reiprich, Fred Reiprich, Ed Davidson, Galin Sichmeller, Adrian Rumpza, Don Kwasniewski, Lukas Weber, Duane Anderson, Matthew Wik, Adam Marko, James Marko, & Robert Marko.

Donald "Bill" James Marko was born November 9, 1951, to Peter and Ione (Nelson) Marko at Peabody Hospital in Webster, SD. He was baptized and confirmed into the Catholic faith. Bill attended St. Otto's Catholic School in Webster, SD, through the eighth grade. He then attended Webster High School where he graduated in 1970. Upon graduation, he briefly worked in Clark, SD, at the potato plant.,

Bill set his career path in the concrete business for Brewster Concrete located in Webster, SD, at the age of 20. He continued to work through multiple ownership and location changes until his retirement from G.C.C. at the age of 62. Bill was not only passionate about his work, but truly relished the many friendships made during that time. After retirement, he enjoyed working with Jim Brakefield, and later Matthew Wik, owner of Dakota Services, L.L.C.

Bill was a kind soul who enjoyed gardening, "moving and shaking", the simplicity of "cruising" around, and the art of storytelling. Anyone who knew him has a fond memory of him telling a great story. Bill was an avid outdoorsman who truly cherished hunting and the art of fishing. He could almost always be found out on the water, or a block of ice, for hours at a time (if the fish were biting).

Bill was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers: John, Dennis (Barb), and Ronald (Geri); and his grandparents: Ingvald and Ruby Nelson, and Frank and Catherine Marko.

Bill is survived by his brothers: James (Diana) Marko and Robert Marko; nieces and nephews: Cathy Smith, Emily (Jonathon) Anderson, Sarah (Josh) Morris, Nicholas (Kindra) Marko, Betty (Cory) Ebsen, and Adam (Kristen) Marko; and great-nephews and nieces; Gavin and Gage Anderson, Wyatt and Mason Morris, Gabriella Marko, Cora Ebsen, and Finley Marko.

Fellowship will follow starting at 5:00 in the Webster American Legion Post #40 everyone is invited.

Arrangements have been entrusted with Coester Funeral Home, Webster.

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