Mark Doyle Duame, 61, of Mountain Iron, passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2023. Mark was born on June 6, 1962 in Virginia, MN to Dennis and Jill (Menelli) Duame.

Mark "Muk" grew up and lived on Lake Vermilion beside Duame's Marina. After high school, Mark's adventurous and fearless love to travel led him to take a construction job at Larsen Bay Lodge on Kodiak Island in Alaska. When he returned home, he continued his carpenter career; he was a member of Carpenters Local 606 since 1998 and most recently working for Alesch Construction.

Mark never gave up his love of traveling and considered himself a "wanderer". Among his other adventures, he was able to return to Kodiak Island a few times during his life. Another of his memorable trips was taking the Amtrak to California with his grandpa Russell.

In his younger years, Mark enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a naturally talented artist; he could pick up anything and draw it. He also painted and was an excellent woodworker. He made many items that he loved to give to other people, including a rocking chair for his niece Kayla. Mark was a history buff and enjoyed anything to do with old military memorabilia. If he was watching tv, it was usually a war history show.

Mark enjoyed getting together with family and friends and also enjoyed going to different functions. Mark had a great sense of humor; he enjoyed razzing people and drawing some questionable, but humorous, birthday cards for his family. He mischievously enjoyed being sarcastic, but in good form. Mark's family lovingly remembers him as "a really good guy with a kind heart". He will be dearly missed by all.

Mark was preceded in death by his parents Dennis and Jill Duame; aunt Susan Mattson; and two brothers-in-law: Gary Bamberg and James "Ding" Holter.

Mark is survived by his wife Tammy Duame; daughter Ashley (Alex) St. Clair and their children Rian and Brooks; step-son Kyle Aune; siblings: Mike (Kathy) Duame, Lisa Holter, and Brian Duame; numerous nieces, nephews and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 2:00pm at Mlaker Funeral Home, Cook, MN. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Lunch and fellowship will follow at the VFW in Cook.