George L. Markus Jr., August 3, 1933 – August 4, 2023
George Markus died peacefully one day after his 90th birthday, which he had celebrated with family and friends.
George had a long career in real estate, working with his team of partners – Milton Goldenberg, Shelley Fisher and Seymour Bailis. George was a lover of the arts, especially the St. Louis Symphony. He was a serious collector of art, wine, antique carpets and plants.
George is survived by his wife Phyllis Woollen Markus, his children, Ellen Markus (Bill Sherman), David Markus, Suzanne Alpert (Gary), Katie Silberman (Bryan Knapp), Bryce Woollen (Stefanie), Hilary Cedergreen (Jacob), and his many loving grandchildren, Elliot and Grace Sherman, Hannah and Abigail Alpert, Lincoln and Haven Knapp, Benjamin, Chloe and Eliza Cedergreen and Cooper and Sydney Woollen. He will be sorely missed.
Visitation Sunday, August 6th, 3:00 PM at New Mt. Sinai Mausoleum, 8430 Gravois, followed by funeral service at 3:30 PM. Memorial contributions preferred to the Missouri Botanical Gardens or the charity of your choice. Visit bergermemorialchapel.com for more information.
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