The Daily Buzz, Glasgow, MT, October 2014: And similar obit in Glasgow Courier
R. D. “Tag” Markle, age 89, passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2014 at Frances Mahon Deconess Hospital in Glasgow, Montana.
Tag was born in Glasgow to Thomas and Florence Markle on November 23, 1924. After graduation from Glasgow, he attended Kemper Military School before serving in the Army. For three years he was in the Medical Corp in Hawaii. After being released he attended the University of Montana. There he met his wife, Kae Lythogoe. Upon graduation he and his wife returned to Glasgow where he joined the family business. Tag and his brothers, O.E. and C.D., took over the business from their father. He was manager of the hardware store until his retirement in the 80’s.
Tag was president of the Jaycees, Kiwanis, and the Sunnyside Golf Course. He served on the board of Valley View Foundation, the library, and Glasgow Beautification. He was a charter member of the Elks, Hospital Foundation, Luke’s 100, and more. He worked on the Food Bank for many years. He was an active member of St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church.
Tag enjoyed hiking, around Cherry Creek collecting rocks. He loved golf, traveling, having coffee with his good friends, and spending time with his children and their families.
Preceding him in death was his parents, brothers Walter, O.E., C.D., and a sister, Blanche.
He is survived by his wife Kay Markle of Glasgow, four children; Debbie (Tee) Tyler of Salt Lake City, Utah, Jeff (Lori) Markle of Kennewick, Washington, Laurie (Jim) Benvenga of Sundance, Wyoming and Lisa (Randy) Martin of Billings, Montana, and one sister-in-law, Lois Markle of Glasgow. They also had 11 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
A private service will be held at a later date. Memorials are suggested to the Markle Ambulance Fund or charity of your choice.