Lester B "Bud" Marker, Jr., 89, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024, with his family by his side. Bud was born on July 4, 1934 in Fort Wayne, a son of the late Lester B and Winifred (Snyder) Marker, Sr. He was a graduate of South Side High School and Butler University. He served the country in the U.S. Army from 1957 to 1959. He then worked for Fishering & Marker Insurance and later operated his own business, Marker Insurance Service. He was a member at Memorial Baptist Church and First Baptist Church where he also served in facility maintenance. In his free time, he enjoyed doing puzzles, Bible study, and a yearly trip to the Indiana State Fair, but he especially loved spending time with and supporting his family. Surviving family include his son, Tim (Lisa) Marker; grandchildren, Branden (Lily), Kaden, and Rylen Marker; a great-granddaughter, Amelia; brother, Ron (Elaine) Marker; and two nephews. Besides his parents, Bud was preceded in passing by his wife, Ardene (Smith) Marker, and a nephew. A funeral service will be 1:00 pm on Monday, March 25, 2024 at Hockemeyer & Miller Funeral Home, 6131 St. Joe Road, Fort Wayne with visitation beginning at 11:00 am. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Fort Wayne. Memorials in Bud's name may be made to First Baptist Church, Fort Wayne. Condolences and memories may be left online at www.hockemeyermillerfh.com
