Bruce Ray Markert

Family-Placed Obituary



Bruce Ray Markert Bruce Ray Markert, 43, of Corpus Christi (formerly of Austin), passed away March 12, 2005. He was born June 1, 1961, in Austin to Ray and Bernell Markert. He lived most of his life in Austin, growing up in the Walnut Creek neighborhood and graduating from Lanier High School in 1979. He worked 20 years with the U.S. Postal Service and married Kelly Flood, the love of his life, on March 24, 2001. He and Kelly moved to Corpus Christi in 2003 to pursue other interests and enjoy their love of the water. Bruce enjoyed all sports, playing many years on recreational basketball and softball teams and golfing whenever possible. He and Kelly loved spending time on their boat, enjoying the sun and the sound of the ocean. He recently told Kelly he had everything in life he ever wanted. Bruce was predeceased by his father on Oct. 12, 2004. He leaves behind and will be remembered as a loving husband to Kelly; son to Bernell Markert of Austin; brother to Donna Pollock and husband Curt of West Chester, Ohio, Brian Markert and wife Diane of Pflugerville; uncle to Matthew and Kayla Markert and Ryan and Erin Pollock. He is also survived by his parents-in-law, Tom and Hazel Flood of LaPorte; sisters and brothers- in-law, Tracy and Jet Hirsch of Frisco, Mike and Ann Flood of Pearland; and a large extended family of uncles, aunts, and cousins with whom he shared many happy memories. The family will receive visitors at Cook-Walden Funeral home in Pflugerville on Wednesday, March 16th, from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will take place at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 500 Immanuel Rd. in Pflugerville, on Thursday, March 17th, at 10:30 a.m. with burial following at Capital Memorial Parks. Memorial contributions may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church or a charity of your choice.