Mark Kevin "Water Weasel"  Kvittem, 62, of Rochester, MN passed Friday, December 1, 2023, following a lengthy illness, comfortably at home.

Mark was born November 21, 1961, in Rochester, MN to Josie (Helmin) and Jules Kvittem. He graduated from Mayo High School in 1980. On October 30, 1985 he married Diane Lynn Fasteen in Rochester, MN. The couple spent their married life living blissfully surrounded by a large family in Rochester. Mark worked hard for 40 years at KEMPS's ice cream plant retiring as a production foreman.

Mark loved spending his time outdoors interacting with nature whether boating on the Mississippi river, camping with family and friends, or taking annual fishing trips with family. Mark and Diane took many memorable road trips together over the years. He was known as a quiet, calm guy and was loved for being an amazing father. He will be deeply missed.

He is survived by his wife, Diane or Rochester, his sons Cameron (Yelena) of Albuquerque, NM and Cooper of Winona, MN, his brothers Allen (Debra), Glenn (Deb), Earl (Deborah), sister Diane (Bill) Wassink, brother-in-law Joe Neumann, paternal aunt, Sylvia Viken and extended family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his son Kyle (1989) sister Sandy, and his parents.

The Memorials Service for Mark will be held on Friday, December 8, 2023 at 11:00AM in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home. Visitation will be held on Thursday evening, December 7, 2023 from 5:00pm until 7:00pm in the River Park Chapel along with one hour prior to the service.

Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com