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Edward “Tony” Marburger Edward
Darris, “Tony”, Marburger, 91, of Fischer, TX passed away Thursday
at McKenna Memorial Hospital in New Braunfels.
Tony was born
May 17, 1916 in Coupland, TX, the second child of Edward and Clara
Marburger. He graduated from Taylor High School in 1934 and attended
business college in San Antonio. Soon after, he became a bookkeeper
for First National Bank in Refugio, TX. In April of 1942, he wrote
his own inscription papers to enlist in the US Army Air Corps and
was medically discharged in July of 1943. While in the Air Corps, he
came home to Coupland to marry Lucile Pfluger in May of 1943. In his
words, she has “put up with him” ever since.
After his
military service, Tony worked briefly for Humble Oil Co. in Houston
and then spent 14 years as an operating engineer for Goodyear Rubber
Co.. In 1950, he became an agent with State Farm Insurance and, with
Lucile’s help, built his own successful agency. This was always more
than a job for Tony, and he dedicated himself to faithfully serving
his clients through life-long relationships. After his retirement in
1982, he and Lucile built their home and moved to Fischer, TX where
he resided until his death.
Tony’s life was marked by
outstanding volunteerism, friendship, and community service. Among
his many involvements, he was a Life Member of the Canyon Lake Noon
Lions Club and a member of the Canyon Lake Masonic Lodge. He drove
children to Galveston’s burn center as a member of the Alzafar
Shrine Hospital Corps. He also served with the Canyon Lake Action
Center, the New Braunfels SOS Food Bank, the Texas Lions Children’s
Camp, and the Fischer Store School Community Center. He was also a
founder and life member of the Heritage Museum, a member of Eden
Home Associates and Development Board, and a member of Faith United
Church of Christ.
Tony was preceded in death by his older
brother, Lonnie Marburger of Coupland. Tony is survived by: wife,
Lucile, of Fischer; sister, Ora Nell Harkins of Hutto; son, Gary
Marburger of Fredericksburg; son Alan Marburger and wife, Karen, of
Austin; grandchildren, Sara Espinoza, and husband, Joey, Josh
Marburger, Eric Marburger, and Kelly Marburger; great-grandchild,
Risa Espinoza.
Tony was an example of Christ-like love,
faithfulness, and humility for everyone who knew him. He will be
missed beyond measure.
A memorial service will be held this
Saturday, December 29th at 2 p.m. at Faith UCC. In lieu of flowers,
donations may be made to any of the above organizations.
Published December 28, 2007
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