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Walter Marks 1915 - 1999

Walter Marks was born on July 27, 1915 in Fresno, Fresno County, California United States. He was married to Elma Harriet Marks, and died at age 83 years old on May 17, 1999 in Fresno. Walter Marks was buried at Belmont Memorial Park 201 N Teilman Ave, in Fresno. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Walter Marks.

Walter Marks

July 27, 1915

Fresno, Fresno County, California, United States

May 17, 1999

Fresno, Fresno County, California, United States

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Walter Marks' History: 1915 - 1999

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Introduction

Walter Marks is the son of Johann 'Henry' Markus/Marks (1870-1949) and Margaret Elizabeth Kerner (1879-1941). He was born on July 27, 1915 in Fresno, California and had siblings John Henry Jr (1898-1908), Katherine Elizabeth (1900-1983), Conrad (1901-1955), Ethel (1904-1986), Charles Karl (1905-1987), James Peter (1907-1991), Henry (1910-1974), Alex (1913-1992), Ernest (1918-2019), and Leroy Thomas Marks (1923-2011). He married Elma Harriett Roth (1917-2005) in June of 1938. Together they had sons Neil and Gordon. He enlisted and served in the United States Navy during WWII aboard the U.S.S Ara. Walter was a member of the Edison Social Club, the American Historical Society of Germans from Russia, and the American Legion 509.
07/27

1915

Birthday

July 27, 1915

Birthdate

Fresno, Fresno County, California United States

Birthplace

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Ethnicity & Family History

He was a white United States American of Russian roots. His mother, Margaret Elizabeth Kerner, and his father, Johann 'Henry' Markus/Marks were both born in Lauwe, Russia.
Nationality & Locations

Walter was born, raised, and lived a majority of his life in Fresno, California.
Early Life & Education

Walter Marks was a graduate of Edison Technical High School.
Religious Beliefs

He was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church.
Military Service

Walter Marks registered for the WWII Draft on October 16, 1940 in Fresno, Fresno, California, USA. At the time he was 25 years old, 6 foot tall, 15 pounds, with light brown complexion, brown hair, and blue eyes. He listed his next of kin as his wife, Alma Harriet Marks. He later enlisted and served in the United States Navy during WWII aboard the U.S.S Ara.
Professional Career

In 1940, Walter was employed by the J B Davis Wholesale Florist and was a retired grocer.
Personal Life & Family

Walter was a member of the Edison Social Club, the American Historical Society of Germans from Russia, and the American Legion 509.
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1999

Death

May 17, 1999

Death date

Unknown
Cause of death

Fresno, Fresno County, California United States
Death location

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Belmont Memorial Park 201 N Teilman Ave, in Fresno, Fresno County, California 93706, United States
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