Geraldine Markle

Geraldine O'Brien Markle, 89, Gettysburg, PA passed away suddenly at her home on Sunday, February 19, 2023. She was born October 29, 1933 in Fort Dodge, Iowa the daughter of the late John and Anastasia Sullivan O'Brien. Her husband, Donald E. Markle (married 1980) died in 2018. Mrs. Markle was an active member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. She was a long time employee of the Department of Defense including two tours overseas in Geneva, Switzerland and Rome, Italy. Following her retirement she and her husband, Donald, moved to Gettysburg, PA. As Donald moved writing and teaching in his post retirement, Geraldine became support for him in his various endeavors by serving as his chief editor. This was in addition to her own entrepreneurial endeavors of launching "Welcome Wagon" for the Gettysburg community. Volunteer activities included engagement at her church, helping at the Adams County Arts Council, and serving as a Docent with Donald at the National Gallery of Art in Washington. Geraldine is survived by five step children; Chris Markle and his wife Pat of El Cerrito, CA, Kevin Markle of Springfield, VA, Anne Markle and her wife Jacqueline of Reminderville, OH, David Markle and his wife Berli of Houston TX, Claire Markle and her wife Emily of San Jose CA, four grandchildren; Paul Malcher, Ian Markle, Sara Markle, Lea Markle and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her first husband Irv Wagner and by five brothers and sisters; Eugene O'Brien, John O'Brien, Maurice O'Brien, Bernard O'Brien, Mary Agnes Strosnider. A memorial service will be 11:00 AM Monday, March 6, 2023 in the chapel of Laufersweiler Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Corpus Christi Cemetery. A visitation will begin at 10:00 AM until the start of the service at the funeral home. Memorials may be left to family discretion. Visitation Mon, Mar 6, 2023 at 10:00 am - 11:00 am Laufersweiler-Sievers Funeral Home 307 South 12th Street Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501 Memorial Mon, Mar 6, 2023 at 11:00 am Laufersweiler-Sievers Funeral Home 307 South 12th Street Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501