Mark A. McLey

Mark Allen McLey was born December 5, 1968 in Fremont, Nebraska to Jack and Coleen (Curren) McLey. Mark grew up in Valley, Nebraska until the family moved to the acreage near Leshara, Nebraska, and attended grade school through high school in Yutan. Growing up, Mark had a need for speed that he fed with fast cars. He was active in sports, played trumpet and guitar, and delivered a stunning solo performance of “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” at a school program. Mark worked for many years as a carpenter. He worked for different construction companies, but he was most often self-employed. Mark enjoyed hunting for mushrooms and arrowheads, metal detecting, and collecting antiques. He had also continued playing guitar, learning lead in recent years. He was skilled in a variety of trades. Mark married Ann Horton on July 2, 2009 in Omaha, Nebraska, and became a stepfather to her son, Chris. Mark and Ann made their home in Missouri Valley. Mark will be remembered for his great sense of humor, his high energy, and a strong work ethic. He loved a variety of music, especially 70’s rock, and loved playing his guitar. Mark was a committed member of AA, and celebrated 15 years of sobriety. He cherished his family, his wife, Ann, and his dogs, Buster and Bailey, as well as his cat. Mark died unexpectedly at his home in Missouri Valley on Sunday, July 22, 2018 at the age of 49 years, 7 months, and 17 days. He was preceded in death by his parents Jack and Coleen McLey. Mark is survived by his wife Ann, sister & brother-in-law LeeAnn & Bill Wilcox of Valley, NE, brothers & sisters-in-law Curt & Debi of Omaha, and Scott & Stella McLey of Fremont, stepson Chris Newman, and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Mark A. McLey, age 49, of Missouri Valley, IA, died 7/22/18. Preceded in death by parents Jack and Coleen McLey. Survived by wife Ann, sister & brother-in-law LeeAnn & Bill Wilcox of Valley, NE, brothers & sisters-in-law Curt & Debi of Omaha, and Scott & Stella McLey of Fremont, stepson Chris Newman, and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Memorial service Saturday 10 AM with visitation one hour prior to the service at Reichmuth Funeral Home in Elkhorn. Private inurnment at a later date at Pleasant View Cemetery, LeShara, NE.

Mark A. McLey

December 5, 1968 - July 22, 2018