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1934
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2020
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John Kolditz Obituary
He was born July 9, 1934, in Detroit, Mich., to John Henry and Rhoda Grace (Nee: Whitaker) Kolditz. He had reached the age of 85 years, 8 months and 25 days.
After graduating from Shurtleff College with a BS in physics, John proudly served his country in the Air Force National Guard.
He then married the love of his life, Minnie Eleanor Kidwell and they spent 63 wonderful years together. They raised five children together, enjoying many camping trips, where he took a multitude of film on each trip. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was proud to pass his Eagle Scout awards to two of his grandsons and participated in their award ceremonies. He had an extensive collection of model cars, starting in childhood and continuing through life. John enjoyed working as a polymer engineer most of his life and was very proud of the patent he holds for a plastic material used for high temperatures in brake fluid reservoirs. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Keokuk, where he served as a deacon, writing several articles for Deacon Magazine.
He is survived by his wife, Minnie Kolditz; children, Brenda Cameron and husband Randal, Eleanor Haynes, Michelle Wiley and husband Wayne, John O. Kolditz and wife Kaylee, and Kimberly Buerklin and husband James; grandchildren, Stephen Wiley, William Wiley and wife Jessica, Helen Wiley, Loren Haynes, Christopher Haynes, Grace Buerklin, Sujata Buerklin, Jonathan Kolditz, James Kolditz, and Joshua Kolditz; and many other friends and family.
John was preceded in death by his parents, John and Grace.
Services will be arranged at a later date.
Memorials can be sent to First Baptist Church, PO Box 124, Keokuk, IA 52632.
Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be made at www.martinfuneral.net.
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Stephanie Adams
April 9, 2020
I am so sorry to hear about Uncle John's passing.He always had interesting things to say and I know Dave enjoyed his conversations with him. I have good memories of visiting the house in Alton.My prayers are with Aunt Minnie and all my cousins.
Richard Kidwell
April 6, 2020
We are deeply saddened to learn of Johns passing. He was a great Brother-in- Law of whom I have many memories. He had the first VW (with suicide turn signals!) in Alton. When he taught science and math at East Jr. High he would pick me up in the morning and take me to school during the winter. He was always there at graduations or any milestone. Later in life we didnt see him or Minnie as much as they moved to parts unknown but every time we met up at a family gathering, it was like no time had passed.
Our prayers go out to Minnie and the kids, safe in the knowledge that John was and is a follower of Christ. May the Lord God bless you and keep you, may He make His face to shine upon you, and give you peace.
Blessings,
Richard & Maggie Kidwell
Janet Lord
April 6, 2020
Wow, what a tremendous life he lived and legacy he left behind. Very sorry for your familys loss.
Tina Lyles
April 6, 2020
We are so sorry to hear of Uncle Johns passing. Uncle John and Aunt Minnie were such a blessing to our family. He was an wonderful uncle to us kids and a supportive brother-in-law to mom and dad. We will continue to pray for our precious Kolditz family Members. Sincerely, Don and Tina Lyles
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