Lauer, Mark D. Age 56 of Richfield. Died suddenly on April 16, 2014. Preceded in death by parents Charlotte and Don. Survived by loving wife Kathleen Brogan; sister Mary (Kenan) Aksoz; nieces and nephews: Alex, Christopher, Jennifer, Connor and Brooke Aksoz; nephew- of-the-heart Bob McQuillan. Mark was an HVAC expert driven by perfection and integrity; fix-it-genius; self- taught learner; generous sharer of time and knowledge; cookie monster; music lover; obsessive picture taker; friend to those in need; a really great guy. Mass of Christian Burial 12:15 Weds., April 23rd at the Church of St. Richard, 7540 Penn Avenue South, Richfield. Visitation Tuesday 4-8 pm at St. Richard's with a brief prayer service at 5:30 pm. NO FLOWERS PLEASE! Memorials preferred for education: Dunwoody College of Technology - Laudy E Ribar HVAC Scholarship or Saint Mary's University of MN-Saint Jude's Scholarship.