Frank "Bubba" Markle

April 10, 1933 - September 3, 2016

Frank Jr. “Bubba” Markle age 83 of Wildwood, Florida and native of Waukesha. Wisconsin and son of the late Frank and Mary Adler Markle. Frank is a Korean War veteran serving in the US Army. He is a member of the Korean War Veterans Association. Frank was the owner operator of the Butzen - Markle vending company, in Fond du lac, Wisconsin. He also worked for the Winnebago Beverage Distributor in Fond du Lac and was former bartender and manager of the Circle Inn Tavern, Waukesha. Frank is a member of the Wisconsin ASA Hall of Fame and award winning third baseman and manager. His softball career spanned from 1951 to 1976. Leading his team to six consecutive Wisconsin ASA state championships Frank passed away in a Bushnell , Florida nursing center on September 3, 2016 after a long illness. He is survived by a loving wife Mary L. Markle (Lambert), Wildwood, Florida. Daughters Kim (Jim) Ransom, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, Paula Caracci and her companion Larry Fabisiak both of Pewaukee, Wisconsin, one brother David (Charlotte) Markle,Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. Frank is also survived by four grandchildren, Chad LeBeau, Andrew (Brook) LeBeau, Ann (Ryan) Pannenmann, Paul Caracci, and two great grandsons, Drake and Kallen . He was also preceded in death by a son Frank L." Punchy" Markle, four sisters, Katie, Barbara, Carol, Tudy and brother Jack. Inurnment service will be held at a later date in Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Florida. On line condolences may be made to Frank "Bubba” Markle at wwwpagetheusfuneralhome.com The family requests in lieu of flowers that donations be made to the Alzheimer Resource Center Inc.1506 Lake Highland Drive, Orlando, Florida. Page-Theus Funeral Home and Cremation Services 914 West Main Street, Leesburg, FLorda 34748 in charge of arrangements.