Mark David Keefe

Mark D. Keefe, 67, of Chatfield, passed away at his home on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022
Mark David Keefe was born October 15, 1955 in Rochester to Clement and Pauline (Follensbee) Keefe.
He grew up in rural Chatfield on the family farm, and worked with his dad. He graduated from Chatfield
High School in 1973. After graduation he continued to work with his dad for many years, until his dad’s
passing in 2010. Mark enjoyed following the local sports along with the Vikings and Twins, with his best
friend his dog Clint. In his earlier years he enjoyed boating, and motorcycling.
Mark is survived by his mother; Pauline of Chatfield; 4 sisters; Janet (Terry) Bestor of Chatfield, Cathy
(Dan) Fieck of Rochester, Carol (Jerry) Burgr of Stewartville, Maureen LaPlante of Chatfield; 3 brothers,
Jim (Sharon) Keefe of Maple Plain, Matt Keefe of Dover, Mike (Chris) Keefe of Kasson. He is preceded in
death by his father, Clement; paternal grandparents, Jay and Lizzie Keefe; maternal grandparents,
Charles and Virginia Follensbee; nephew Ryan Keefe; brother in-law, Jerry LaPlante; sister in-law, Helen
Keefe.
Funeral Mass for Mark will be 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in
Chatfield with Father McGrath officiating. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. before the service at
the church. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery in Chatfield following the service.
Riley Funeral Home is assisting the Keefe family with arrangements. Online condolences are welcome
at rileyfuneralhomes.com