Frederick Markle Obituary



Frederick B. Markle, 78, of Taneytown, died Tuesday morning, Dec. 11, 2012, at Genesis Healthcare at Gettysburg Center.

Born Feb 21, 1934, he was the son of the late Clarence and Beatrice Fleming Markle. He was the husband of Barbara Jean Wren Markle, his wife of 50 years, who died June 24, 2010.

He served in the Army and was a paratrooper and marksman. He was a maintenance mechanic and retired from Littlestown Foundry after 25 years of service. He later returned to work at Hanover Shoe.

He was a member of Piney Creek Presbyterian Church in Taneytown, Harney Lions Club, and Antique Car Club of America.

Surviving are daughters Bonnie Stair and husband Roger, of Taneytown, Renee Bowers and companion Craig Paules, of East Berlin, Pa., and Sharon Peppers of Texas; sons Kenneth Crouse and wife Sheree, and Brian Markle and wife Annie, all of Littlestown, Pa., and Donald Markle and wife Gabrielle, of Taneytown; 14 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; brothers Timothy Markle, of Gettysburg, Pa., Daniel Markle, of Denver, Pa., and Larry Markle, of Harney; a sister, Jackie Hartland, of Silver Run; and father-in-law William Wren, of Port Orchard, Wash.

He was predeceased by a daughter, Linda Markle; a son, David Markle; grandsons Roger Stair Jr. and Aaron Bowers; a granddaughter, Emily Ricketts; great-grandsons Christian Utz and Mason Blymire; sisters Nancy Flickinger and Toni Coshun; and a brother, Ronald Markle.

Viewing will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at Little's Funeral Home, 34 Maple Ave., Littlestown.

A memorial service will be held at noon Friday at his church, 4472 Harney Road, Taneytown, with the Rev. H. Paul Matthews officiating. Private inurnment in the church cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be sent to Piney Creek Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 14, Taneytown, MD 21787.

Online condolences may be offered at www.littlesfh.com.

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Published by Carroll County Times on Dec. 12, 2012.
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Fred was part of my childhood at Starners Dam and I have many happy memories of him and all the Markle family. Fred is now in God's hands and at peace. My sympathies to the family and especially to my friend and dancing partner, Jackie.

Jeannie Martin Maire

December 18, 2012

Brian and Annie , we are so sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dave and Janice Ewen

December 16, 2012

May you always rest in peace

Barb Smith

December 15, 2012

so sorry to hear of Freds passing.we are sure he will be sadly missed by friends and family. May God Bless all

Jerry and Barb Buckley

December 14, 2012

Sending our thoughts & prayers to all of the family.

Dave & Jane Uhler

December 14, 2012

We are so sorry to hear about Fred. May the Lord Bless all of you in your hour of grief. But we know that he suffer no more. We love you even though we live so far away. Our Love Uncle Ken and Aunt Dolores Wren.

December 14, 2012

We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. We will keep all of you in our prayers. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help you through this time of sorrow.

Mike and Linda Rippeon

December 13, 2012

RIP Fred

Molly Musselman

December 12, 2012

To the Markle family We are so very sorry to hear of Freds passing,Harney wont be the same without him.RIP Fred.Molly Musselman and Margaret Lookingbill

Molly Musselman

December 12, 2012

May God Bless you and your family












So sorry to hear this.God Bless you all and you are in my prayers.(I know how you all feel,I just lost my MOTHER last month,for she had a massive stroke)God Bles You and Your Family.

Sylvia Markle

December 12, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Albert Wren

December 12, 2012

So sorry to hear this.You are all in our thoughts and prayers.RIP Fred

Tony & Lori (Houck) Shower

December 12, 2012

I am so sorry to hear this.You will all be in my thoughts and prayers.RIP Fred

Lori (Houck) Shower

December 12, 2012

Love and Miss you pop-pop.

Stacey Greer

December 12, 2012

Rest dad love you thanks for being my father

Ken Crouse

December 12, 2012

Pop-Pop, I love you and am going to miss you. You'll always be in my heart.

Abbigal Wilkes

December 12, 2012

Thanks for being my father, lessons you taught me are very gratefull.

December 12, 2012

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