Mark J. Bauman, age 70, of Tomahawk, WI, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield, WI. Mark was born on February 12, 1956, in Marshfield, WI, to the late Alan and Patricia (Connaughy) Bauman. One of seven siblings, he grew up surrounded by family.
Mark was strong-willed, independent, hardworking, and stubborn, always doing things his own way. He graduated from Marshfield High School in 1974. After high school, he worked driving trucks for several years. He was always proud of driving cross country. Mark and his family moved to Tomahawk in 1992 where he and his wife, Carol, owned and operated Tomahawk Pizza (Chuck & Tim's and Randy's) for 34 years. They worked side by side building their family business. During his years delivering pizzas, Mark earned the nickname "Pizza Man". He had a competitive spirit and enjoyed participating in pool leagues at Fish Trap and Holly's and loved racing remote-control cars at the outdoor track. He also enjoyed fishing any chance he could get, whether on a boat or ice. He enjoyed watching Westerns, especially Gunsmoke, and listening to music, especially classic rock.
Mark was a proud father to his daughters, Amanda and Lauren and was “Gramps” to Elouise (6) and Iris (3) who brought a special kind of joy to his life.
Survivors include his wife, Carol; his daughters, Amanda (Steve) and Lauren (Eric); his granddaughters, Elouise and Iris; and his siblings, Beth Koller, Nancy Nikolay, Dave (Sandy) Bauman, Dan (Judy) Bauman, and Tom Bauman. Mark was preceded in death by his parents, Alan and Patricia; his brother, Ed Bauman; his nephews, Adam Bauman and Chase Gutenberger; and his niece, Anna Bauman.
A Celebration of Life service for Mark Bauman will be held on Friday, October 30, 2026, at 2:00 PM at the Rodeway Inn & Suites. Rev. Larry Mathein will officiate. The family will receive friends for visitation from 12:00 PM until the time of services at 2:00 PM. Generations Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting Mark's family.
