Lynn R. Burkholder, age 55, of Warsaw, Indiana passed away at home on Friday morning, July 12, 2024 at 10:30 as the result of natural causes. He was born on December 21, 1968 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the son of Ray and Elizabeth (Troyer) Burkholder.
He is survived by a son, Sheldon Burkholder of Eau Claire, Wisconsin; a grandson, Silas Burkholder; three siblings, Kevin (Kresta) Burkholder of Mentone, Indiana, Cheri Baugher of Warsaw, Indiana, and Michelle Burkholder of Warsaw; and three nieces, Andrea French, Kylie Baugher, and Hannah Burkholder.
Lynn was a hard worker from a young age. He worked in the RV Industry for many years, at Ideal Construction, drove semi over the road for Swihart Trucking, worked at Chore-Time Brock, and ran Burkholder Farms. He was a talented craftsman and enjoyed building cabinets, farming, and gardening.
A funeral service will be held in Lynn’s honor at 10 am on Thursday, July 18, 2024 at Mishler Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 461 W 900 N, Milford, IN 46542. Pastor Jim Woldhuis will officiate. Burial will follow at Stoney Point Cemetery in Clunette.
Family and friends will be received from 5-8 pm on Wednesday July 17, 2024 at the funeral home. There will also be an hour of visitation from 9-10 am prior to the service on Thursday.
Memorial contributions may be directed St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.