RACINE – Mark "Mr. Racine" Brian Eickhorst found eternal peace and went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, July 6th at Hospitality Nursing and Rehab in Kenosha. Mark was born on February 2, 1951 to Willard and Helen (Foertch) Eickhorst. Mark was named Mr. Racine through his 17 years of on-air experience with Magnum Media/and WRJN and his life-long dedication and love for Racine and Racine County. Mark received The Lifelong Achievement Award from The Volunteer Center of Racine County. He was also an award-winning sports writer for the Journal Times. He served as Alderman for the 7th District of the City of Racine from 1997-1999. Mark ran for Mayor in 1999 receiving 45% of the vote in a losing battle. Mark was a tavern owner in Racine and Racine County for over 20 years. He volunteered for Big Brothers Big Sisters. He served on many Boards of the BBBS, the Old Timers Athletic Club, The Racine Kilties, Racine Raiders, RCT and the Board of Elders at Trinity Lutheran Church. Most recently he worked at WRJN, Roma Lodge and Trinity Lutheran.Whenever Mark was asked how he was, his standard answer was, "I'm blessed." He wanted to be known lovingly by his Lord and Savior first, then his family and friends, his city, country and even his enemies and then himself.Mark was preceded in death by his parents Willard John Eickhorst and Helen (Foertch) Eickhorst and his brother Willard Allen Eickhorst plus many other relatives and friends. He is survived by a number of remaining relatives and numerous friends.Services for Mark will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, 2065 Geneva Street, on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at 6:30 pm with Rev. Stephen Jennings and Rev. David Gehne officiating. Private interment will take place at a later time. Relatives and friends are invited to meet at the church on Tuesday evening from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Trinity Lutheran's Trinity Cares Ministry.