04/15/2026
Mark Anthony Dreher, 44, of Duncan, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2026, after a courageous 13-year battle with cancer.
Service will be 10:00 AM Saturday, April 18, 2026 in the Assumption Catholic Church with Father Oby Zunman officiating. Interment will follow in the Fairlawn Cemetery at Comanche, Oklahoma under the direction of Bailes-Polk Funeral Home.
The family will receive friends for visitation at the funeral home from 6 to 8 PM Friday with wake starting at 6:30.
Mark was born on July 24, 1981, in Hays, Kansas, to Dale Dreher and Connie Griffin.
Mark shared a beautiful life with the love of his life, Destiny. Together, they built a life centered on love, faith, and family, raising two daughters, Maddison and Lilly, who were truly the light of his life. Mark was a devoted husband and an incredible father who took great pride in providing for and guiding his family. He was present in the moments that mattered most and created a home filled with laughter, strength, and unwavering support.
He was a loving son, a caring brother, and a loyal friend to many. Mark was known for his quiet presence, but when he spoke, people listened. He carried a rare grit and determination that never wavered, even through life’s greatest challenges. He could fix anything, build anything, and accomplish just about anything he set his mind to. More importantly, he showed up for the people he loved time and time again in meaningful and lasting ways.
Above all, Mark was a man of strong faith who trusted God through every season of life. His faith guided him, strengthened him, and was evident in the way he lived and loved others. To know Mark was to love him. He especially cherished celebrating the Fourth of July, always going all out to create lasting memories for family and friends.
In his free time, Mark enjoyed hunting, fishing, and farming. He had a quick wit and a sharp sense of humor, often keeping those around him laughing with his jokes and well-timed pranks. He was also known for saying what others were thinking but would not say. Whether it made you laugh, shake your head, or both, you could always count on Mark to speak honestly and wholeheartedly.
Mark graduated from Iowa Park High School and went on to dedicate 21 years to Pilot Catastrophe Services. During his career, he built lifelong relationships and became like family to many of his colleagues. He was respected as a leader and mentor and left a lasting impact on those who had the privilege of working alongside him.
He is survived by the love of his life of 30 years, Destiny; his daughters, Maddison Dreher (Dustin) Mitchell and Lilly Dreher; his father, Dale (Carolyn) Dreher of Wichita Falls, Texas; his mother, Connie (Dennis) Griffin of Wichita Falls, Texas; his brother, Doug Dreher of Kaufman, Texas; his sister, Ali (Dennis) Marek of Iowa Park, Texas; his father-in-law, Jay Keller of Duncan, Oklahoma; his mother-in-law, Sheila (Jeff) Posey of Joshua, Texas; his brother-in-law, Chad (Kailee) Keller of Ardmore, Oklahoma; his brother-in-law, Blake (Ashley) Posey of Georgetown, Texas; his sister-in-law, Haylee (William) Hughes of Joshua, Texas; his beloved dog, Ranger; and several nieces and nephews who adored him.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Alex and Ann Dreher, and Larry and Donna Driscoll, who welcomed him with open arms.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Mark’s strength, love, and humor will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all who knew him.
