David R. Markert, 61.WORCESTER David R. Markert, 61, of Cutting Ave., died suddenly at home on Monday, August 18, 2008. He leaves his wife of 17 years, Linda J. (Allard) Markert; a step-son, Stephen J. Flagg of Worcester; his mother, Gladys (Deyermond) Markert of Hardwick; a brother, Peter B. Markert of Hardwick; two sisters, Wendi L. Lipphardt of Holzwickede, Germany and Amanda G. Begin of Barre; nieces and nephews. He was born in Lawrence, son of the late David L. Markert. David graduated from Piscataquis Community High School in Guilford, ME and Quinsigamond Community College Quinsigamond Community College (colloq: QCC, Quinsig) is a public, two-year academic institution located in Worcester, Massachusetts. A commuter school, the college currently has an enrollment of 7,000 students in its Associate's degree and its certification programs. in Worcester. David was David Was (born David Weiss, 26 October 1952, Detroit) is, with his stage-brother Don Was, the founder of the influential 1980s pop group, Was (Not Was). Reviewed by The New York Times a SP5 for the Army serving with the 502nd MP Co., 2nd Armored Division, Fifth U.S. Army during the Vietnam War Vietnam War, conflict in Southeast Asia, primarily fought in South Vietnam between government forces aided by the United States and guerrilla forces aided by North Vietnam. were he was awarded two Bronze Service Stars. He was a Mail handler for the U.S. Postal Service The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) processes and delivers mail to individuals and businesses within the United States. The service seeks to improve its performance through the development of efficient mail-handling systems and operates its own planning and engineering programs. in Shrewsbury for 20 years retiring in January of this year. Relatives and friends are invited to a calling hour at 1 p.m. followed by a funeral service at 2 p.m. on Thursday, August 21st, in the Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street, Holden. Burial will be private in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association American Heart Association (AHA), n.pr a national voluntary health agency that has the goal of increasing public and medical awareness of cardiovascular diseases and stroke, and thereby reducing the number of associated deaths and disabilities. , 20 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701. www.milesfuneralhome.com |
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