Like everyone who knew him, I always enjoyed working with Bert, he had a great sense of humor, even when working through a difficult technical problem. Off the clock, I would say that I got a kick out of debating him about political issues, but since we were usually of similar opinions, there was never much disagreement.

Farewell Burt, you will be missed.

Bert and I started our careers with Perkin Elmer in 1969.  From that time to present, it was always a pleasure working with Bert.  For a period of time I was Bert's supervisor and for a big guy, it was amazing how well he could make precision parts under a microscope.  He was always willing to take on challenging jobs and was an excellent worker.  Bert's expertise will definitely be missed.  
Bert was also a great friend.  I can remember back in the 1970's when we would play “Hand Ball” on an indoor court at General Dynamics.  Bert was pretty quick on his feet and when the game was over we would both complain about how swollen and aching our hands were.  And something that very few people may know is that in 1985 Bert passed a Federal Communications Commission exam and was issued a callsign and Amateur Radio License.  We enjoyed many activities over the years and Bert will always be in my and my wife's memories.

Bert, I miss you at work and still can't believe you were gone! Your smiles, humors, intriguing stories, DVD movies critics/recommendations, etc. will be missed along with your lifelong work dedication.

I have worked with Bert almost every day since I started at Hamilton Sundstrand 4 ½ years ago, Bert even referred to me as one of his two work wives for constantly asking about his sugar levels.  He had such a huge heart but was still a kid at heart.  When I would show him a cool picture or teach him something new on his phone he always came back with an energetic “Oh cool”.  Bert is sorely missed and has left a hole in Hamilton Sundstrand that will never be filled.  My thoughts and prayers are with his mother.

Bert was one of the finest precision assemblers the encoder program had for years starting his career  at  Boller & Chivens in South Pasadena where I met him in 1977.  Bert was always friendly with a positive outlook on life. 

John McCarty - Arcadia, CA

I WORKED WITH BERT FROM 1999 TO 2011, HE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL
THANK YOU
BOB ALERIA

Bert always had a running joke with me because of the differences in our sizes.  He brushed the ceiling with his hair, I could mop the floor without bending over.  He had a delicacy of touch that was unsurpassed.  He could weld two parts together so they would be seamless.  He was a font of knowledge as well, and could always remember what was done "in the old days."  I don't know what I am going to do without him.  I'll miss you little buddy.

Bert was a constant source of good will and positive energy and words cannot describe how much he will be missed. I will especially miss his ability to find a way to put even the worst situations in a positive light. Bert's amazing abilities are keeping astronauts safe on the Space Station and will continue to do so for years to come. His presence will be sorely missed, but his legacy will continue on.

  As the International Space Station travels in the heavens above, Astronauts can breathe a sigh of relief because of Bert's precise and very fine detailed workmanship. No one could understand that a man of that size with large hands and fingers could work on such fine detailed parts. 
   I enjoyed working with Bert on many projects.  He was not only a co-worker, he was also a good friend. He was always willing to help when I asked him.  Lydia your son was a kind, polite, well mannered man and he will be missed.

Burt was a great person to be around..I was always greeted with a. "Good morning young man"  and always in good spirits..he will surly be missed..!!

Bert was extremely knowledgeable and very dedicated to his work; but he also brought a humor and happiness to everything he did that made him wonderful to work with.  He will be sincerely missed.

He would great me with "Whats wrong with you young man?" Great guy to know and worked with.  Excellent at his skill and always a great conversation.

Bert was a lovely, kind, and gentle person.  He was excellent at his work and I am proud to have known and worked with him.  His beautiful work is keeping astronauts alive on the International Space Station.  He will be sorely missed.

Thanks for the great memories at the shooting range, I learn more than a few things, and you shall be missed.  RIP.

A man's life is not measured by the journey, but by the details of how he lived, loved and lost that sets him apart.

Auf Wiedersehen Bert,your satire will always be perennial.

"Every mans life ends the same way. It is only the details of how he lived and how he died that distinguish one man from another." ~ Hemingway.

Auf Wiedersehen Bert, your satire will always be perennial. ~ Reuben Ortega.

I've worked with Bert over 40 years and Supervised him for 25 of those years. 
He was the one person that I could always go to to resolve any issues that came up that no one could resolve. 
He will be trully missed.

I have known Bert for many years. I first met him at a company called Perkin-Elmer. I would like to send my condolences to his mother, Lydia, from the Duchane Family. My prayers are with you.

Jeff Duchane

Bert, what a great man.  Always enjoyed being in the work cafeteria  line and agreeing with his wonderful comments on the gourmet sections.  Always amazed on how a man of his stature could assemble intricate assemblies.  Everyone that was acquainted with Bert will always remember him as  great loving guy.  Condolences to all of the family and friends and rest in peace Bert.

May the good Lord watch over you in this hour of distress and that you find comfort in the  knowledge that your son's life touched the lives of so many others, in a very profound way. Bert will be greatly missed. He was a wonderful work associate and my friend.

When I worked at Orbital/Hamilton Sundstrand Bert would joke with me in the break room asking if I was The Brain or just Brian that day.  Bert will be sorely missed.

Bert was very easy to talk to, always pleasant, and lighthearted. He was a person everyone wanted to be around with. His hands worked miracles on CAMS. He left us fun memories. He will be sorely missed.

Bert was my good friend and a key member of the Pomona family. He will be greatly missed not just for his contibution as an employee but more important his contribution as a great human being.

Bert was always fun to be with. In addition to learning a lot from him, I loved joking around with him during lunchtime. I miss him.

Abba Father, may your Holy Spirit abide
in Lydia.Take her unto your bosom & give
her rest, comfort,strength And your
unconditional love.As she crys unto the
Lord you have keeped every tear. I pray
the blood of Jesus over you.
                  Gloria Daniels

Our "gentile giant" has left this world way too soon.  An amazing man, gentile, funny, thoughtful, wonderful friend, hard worker, helpful to a fault...there just aren't enough words.  The first time I ever saw Burt, I remember seeing this large man working on the smallest, most precise object and of course, done to perfection.  That was Burt.  Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends at this most difficult time.  Rest in peace dear Burt....

Bert was a real pleasure to work with.  He was so knowledgeable, competent and helpful.  The 'gentle giant' worked in a micro world where his attention to detail and precision work made life so much easier for those of us downstream of his work.  Bert had a great personality and loved to share a good story.  He will be sorely missed and my prayers are with his Mother.    Rosemary Hake, Anaheim CA

Bert was a very special, gentle person with a nutty, dry sense of humor.  When he said something you always had to look at him twice because he came out with some really crazy statements.  He will be missed dearly.

Bert was a special person with a very big gentle heart.  He has a dry sense of humor that made you look at him twice.  Bert will be missed dearly.

My deepest sympathy to Bert's
Family. He was such a pleasure to work with and be around. He always had a joke or a story to tell, he was taken much to soon. Rest in peace my friend

"Bert was always in good spirits, despite the difficulties of life.
Great personality,and loved to tell a story.We'll miss you."
                                                     Roger Matos

Bert was a great guy and wonderful friend. He was always willing to help in any way he could and his generosity was beyond measure. I remember on one occassion, he pay for another individual so that they go to the company Christmas part cruise. He will be sorely missed by all who had the privilege of knowing and working with him. May God bless and comfort his family and friends in this time of grief.

Bert, the gentle giant, was very special to me. He always had a kind word, a witty come-back, or something to add.  He wasn't shy, and he knew how to do his job.  Dedicated, loyal and a pillar to his work community. My thoughts and condolences are left for his family and dear friends.

Bert was always such a nice man and he will be missed by everyone.
My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Bert was such a fun and gentle spirited person.  I remember the first time I met Bert; I had just started working at Perkin-Elmer and I had gone to the vending machine at break time.  I was having difficulty getting my selection out of the machine when I looked up, there were two large arms gently rocking the machine so that my selection would dislodge itself.  Needless to say, my legs were like jello because it startled me.  I turned around, looked up and Bert's smiling face told me that he helped me.  Since that time, working with Bert and getting to know him has been a joy. God bless you Bert and your family; your mom raised you well!

Bert was a fun person to be around and he will be missed by all that knew him and worked with him. 
Our prayers go out to his loved ones at this trying time. 

                                                                   LaVonne Smith (Pomona,CA.

Bert had such life and laughter, fun to be around, his eternal life will be glorious. Blessing to him and his family.

Bert brought light and laughter to us. It was a pleasure working with Bert, May G-d grant consolation in your hour of need.

My prayers and sympathy are with you at this time. It was always a pleasure working and laughing with Bert. A life taken too soon...

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Bert Markert

March 19, 1950 – August 19, 2013

Pierce Brothers Turner & Stevens Mortuary

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