Mark Albert KNISELEY, age 63, of Frisco, Texas passed away on Thursday, March 25, 2021. Mark was born July 4, 1957 in Ames, Iowa to his loving parents Richard and Martha Kniseley. Mark was a graduate from Ames High School, Iowa State University - Ivy College of Business, where he was a member of the Honors Program and a Top General Business Graduate.
After graduation, Mark joined the US Army where he faithfully served his country as a Ranger in 1/75th Battalion. Once home, Mark went on to serve his Savannah, GA community, from 1978 to 1982, as a Police Officer. Mark then attended Iowa State University. After graduation he began his career with PepsiCo where he stayed for 33 years. He was known for his extreme passion to do what was best for the company. After many leadership roles, Mark, finished his career as a Senior Director... he was planning on retiring at the end of 2021.
Mark lived his life to the fullest. He believed in putting effort, and trying to be his best, into everything he set out to do. He was able to bring a smile, and a chuckle, to those around him with his sophisticated humor. Life taught Mark that if you work hard enough no one can beat you, regardless of talent. Mark loved the old TV shows movies. Some of his favorites were the Andy Griffith Show, Leave it to Beaver, Gun Smoke, The Twilight Zone, Indiana Jones and the Terminator. When listening to music it was the Beatles. But, it was his pets brought him the most joy. Mark leaves a legacy as a selfless man who took responsibility for himself and his family.
Preceded in death by parents Richard and Martha Kniseley. Mark is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 22 years, Monica; his dear sons Matthew Kniseley and Michael Kniseley; brother Richard Kniseley; and nephew James Kniseley; his precious fur-babies: Maggie, Marlee, Maya and Mia; and many dear friends.
A celebration of Mark’s life will be held Thursday, April 8, 2021 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Stonebriar Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 10375 Preston Road, Frisco, TX 75033.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.stonebriarfh.com for the Kniseley family.
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