Mark Alan Robért

Mark Alan Robért, 50, of Cheyenne was called home on April 15, 2019, surrounded by his family following a lengthy battle with cancer.

Mark was born in San Diego, CA, on October 18, 1968, to Barry and Sheila Robért. Growing up on the beaches of California, Mark developed a love for the water, spending countless hours at the beach, making life-long memories with his friends. The draw of the ocean was always a part of Mark, which he shared with his family through a lifetime of amazing seaside vacations.

Mark began playing baseball at the early age of 5, sparking a life-long commitment to the game. In the years to follow, Mark excelled as a catcher at Mira Mesa High School and Mesa Junior College. While scouting another player at Mesa Junior College, a coach noticed Mark and offered him a full-ride baseball scholarship to the University of Wyoming. During his two short years at the University of Wyoming, Mark made claim to the UW batting average record of .411, a title which still stands today, as well as being a member of the team that captured the national record for the most home runs. Mark spent a season playing semi-pro baseball for the San Diego Stars baseball team. Following college, Mark joined the Cheyenne American Legion baseball program as a coach and remained with the program until his death. In recognition of his service to the baseball community, Mark was inducted into the Post 6 Hall of Fame on March 23, 2019. Throughout his coaching years, Mark spoke highly of the many young men he had the privilege to coach. He spoke often of watching his boys become men, and how he enjoyed remaining friends with so many of them to this day.

Mark earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Secondary Education (PE and Health) from the University of Wyoming in 1991, and a Master’s of Education degree from Lesley University in 1998.

Mark married the love of his life, Kimberly L. LaRocque on June 18, 1994, and spent the rest of his life showing Kim the world. Mark and Kimberly spent the first year of their teaching careers in Chinle, Arizona, on the Navajo Indian Reservation. Kim and Mark then returned to Cheyenne, where Mark began his teaching and coaching career at Carey Junior High. Mark taught at Carey until his retirement in 2018. The Carey PE staff remained unchanged throughout his career, and Mark considered Paul Lissman, Jerry Gallegos and Bud Robbins his brothers. The faculty and staff of Carey was a part of his family.

Mark became a father in 2000. His son, Matthew William Louis, entered the world three months early. During Matthew’s nine-week stay at Children’s Hospital in Aurora, CO, Mark tirelessly drove back and forth each day, fulfilling his promise to kiss his son each night. In 2004, Mark was blessed with a daughter, Alexandra “Allie” Jane, who has had him wrapped around her little finger ever since. Mark was a devoted and loving father and had a relationship with his children that many envied.

Mark fought a courageous battle against a rare form of intestinal sarcoma for nearly seven years. He faced each surgery and treatment with bravery and optimism. Knowing the surgeries and treatment options were exhausted, Mark chose to return home to spend his remaining days surrounded by the love of his family and friends.

Mark is survived by his wife of nearly 25 years, Kimberly (LaRocque); son, Matthew; daughter, Alexandra; father, Barry, of Yuma, AZ; sister, Michelle Robért and nephews Jeremy and Gabriel Gluck of Los Angeles, CA; father-in-law William (Bill) LaRocque; sister-in-law, Victoria Morris; brother-in-law, Dan Morris; niece, Sara Morris; nephew and godson, Braden Morris; brother-in-law William LaRocque and nieces Eliana and Olivia LaRocque of Florida.

Mark was preceded in death by his mother, Sheila Robért and grandparents, Louis “Bud” and Kay Roberts and Bob and Millie Brownell.

Viewing will be Monday, April 22, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Wiederspahn-Radomsky Chapel of the Chimes. Funeral literacy will be Tuesday, April 23, 4:00 p.m., at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1111 E. 22nd St. A reception will follow at King of Glory Lutheran Church, 8806 Yellowstone Rd. from 5-7 pm. An evening of storytelling, love and lies will be at Uncle Charlie’s Tavern beginning at 7 p.m.

Contributions may be made in Mark’s honor to King of Glory Lutheran Church (PO Box 2195 - 82003) or Post 6 Legion Baseball (PO Box 2815 - 82003).