George E Markart
December 09, 1936 - August 25, 2018
Obituary
LODI- George E. Markart, age 81, of Lodi, passed away on Saturday, August 25, 2018 with his family by his side. He was born on December 9, 1936 in Middleton, the son of Fredrick and Gertrude (Hegge) Markart. On Jan. 5, 1956, George enlisted into the U.S. Air Force and became an aircraft mechanic. After his discharge in 1960, he worked as a mechanic for several companies in the Middleton and Madison area and also in Lodi at Schillling Chevrolet. On August 27, 1960, George married Marie Hohlstein in Lodi. George then joined Rayovac as a mechanic where he worked for over 35 years until retiring in the year 2000. He was a proud member of the Lodi Volunteer Fire Dept. and an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing, but loved most spending time with his family. George is survived by his children, Judy (Boyd) Pierce, Dan (Angie) Markart, Julie (John) Haag and Janice (Jeff) Taplick; his grandchildren, Kayla and Hayden Pierce, Andrew and Danielle Markart, Josh (Melissa) Haag, Amanda (Brent) Jolma, Courtney (Cole) Bartholomew, Ashley (Nick) Steffel, Jeremy (Ashley) Learned, Cory Learned and Kaylie (fiancé Nathan) Taplick; great grandchildren, Kloe Johnson, Karson and Archer Steffel, Blaine and Fern Learned, Kayleigh and Kelsey Haag and Adalynn Jolma; brothers, Bob (Kay) Markart and Fred (Antoinette) Markart; his sisters, Donna (Don) Adler, Helen (Bill) Adler and Debbie Lawler; and special friends, Pat Kelley and Lyman "Jr" Hahn. He was preceded in death by wife Marie in 2011. A Gathering celebrating George’s life will be held on Saturday, September 1, 2018 at GUNDERSON LODI FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 157 S. Main St. from 2:00 pm until 4:00 p.m. The family would like to thank the staffs of VA Hospital and Agrace HospiceCare for their loving care of George, and a “special thank you” to both Lyman “Jr.” Hahn and Pat Kelly for all of their visits and support during George’s illness. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Lodi
Funeral & Cremation Care
157 South Main St.
608-592-3201
Events
Gathering
Sat Sep 1, 2018 @ 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Lodi • 157 South Main Street, P.O. Box 17, Lodi, WI 53555
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Laurie Jacobson
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To George's family you have my sympathy. May God hold you in his loving arms and give you comfort.
Laurie Jacobson
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Barbara Elliott
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Heartfelt sympathy to the family. I remember George and his sisters having grown up with them on Clark St. Fond memories of our growing up in the neighborhood. I have always remembered the time we melted, sorta softened, vinyl records in his mom's oven to make fruit bowls. Peace and Blessings to you all. Barbara Lewallen Elliott
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Karen Noltner Withee
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Dear Markart Family, thoughts and prayers are with all of you upon death of your Brother, George. Donna and I were friends throughout Grade School and High School. I remember George as being such a fun loving guy. May he rest in peace. Karen Noltner Withee