Marcus Bradley Nodler

Marcus Bradley Nodler, of Houston, TX, passed peacefully on Wednesday, March 20th, 2024 just after sunrise on a cool, clear Spring morning. He was 52 years old. Marc was born in Middletown, Ohio on September 16, 1971 to Ron and Dena Nodler Frye. The family moved to Houston in 1974, where Marc graduated from Alexander Smith Academy (Class of 1990) before attending the University of Mississippi. Upon returning to Houston, he enrolled in The University of Houston’s Conrad Hilton School of Hotel & Restaurant Management. Marc was well-known for his engaging and larger-than-life personality. Both a thoughtful listener and a gregarious storyteller, he was deeply committed to his friends and family. His personal relationships were important to him, and everyone he knew considered him trustworthy, steadfast, and loyal. Marc also found success and recognition in his professional life. After years in the hospitality and real estate industries, Marc leveraged his charisma and affinity for people into his passion for sales – a move that ultimately defined his professional career. Sales became his passion, and he established himself as a leader in the industrial and power systems equipment industry, where he spent the next 15 years. He also found time to give back to his community, donating his time to organizations like Trees for Houston, and spending years on the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo World’s Championship BBQ Committee. But nothing defined Marc better than his joy for fatherhood and his love for his two sons, Cole Bradley (18) and John “Jack” David (15) Nodler. The three shared a passion for the outdoors, and Marc’s absolute favorite activity was spending time with his boys, whether it was fishing, shooting skeet or participating in any number of Boy Scout trips and adventures. Marc is survived by his two children Cole and Jack, and his parents, Ron Nodler (wife Nancy) and Dena Nodler Frye. He is also survived by his five siblings: Jason Nodler (and partner T Lavois Thiebaud), Greg Nodler (and wife Kate Neidorf), Jamie Nodler (and wife Abby), Kelly Frye (and husband Nick Campbell) and Patrick Frye (and wife Alicia) as well as his three nieces: Audrey Guerrero (daughter of Greg Nodler), and Zoe and Rosie Nodler (daughters of Jamie and Abby Nodler) and the mother of his children and lifelong friend: Dorian Gray (partner Matthew Easterly). A graveside service for Marc will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at Emanu El Memorial Park, 8341 Bissonnet St. Houston, TX 77074. A shiva gathering (welcome to all) will be held directly after the service. A Celebration of Life will follow at 7:30 PM at Ron’s Pub, 1826 Fountain View, Houston TX, 77057. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial contribution to Congregation Emanu El, 1500 Sunset Blvd. Houston, TX 77005 or visit www.emanuelhouston.org/ .

Marcus Bradley Nodler

September 16, 1971 - March 20, 2024