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Harold Burkholder Obituary

Harold Elbert Burkholder, 81, of Bridgewater, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024. He was born on November 5, 1943, and was a son of the late Robert and Hazel (Croushorn) Burkholder. Harold had retired from Ethan Allen in Bridgewater and was a member of Bridgewater United Methodist Church. Harold was united in marriage to Linda (Mowbray) Burkholder, who preceded him in death on Nov. 27, 2015. Harold is survived by three children, Matthew Burkholder, Nathan Burkholder and wife, Leslie, and Lewis Burkholder and wife, Emily; brothers, Owen and Richard Burkholder; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Michael Burkholder, and a sister, Patricia Mickelinc. Burial will be private. Arrangements are entrusted to Johnson Funeral and Cremation Service in Bridgewater. Online condolences may be shared with the family at johnsonfs.com. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Harold, please visit our floral store.

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Published by Rocktown Now on Dec. 23, 2024.

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Lettie Bea Lam

January 7, 2025

Please accept our condolences and prayers. Lettie Bea & Donnie Lam
& Class of 1962

Earl F. Burkholder

December 23, 2024

The Burkholder cousins enjoyed many times playing at Uncle Bob's place on Airport Road - especially one Sunday afternoon playing football in the rain or shooting sparrows with BB guns when they came to visit us on the farm. After they moved into the "big house" on the bluff in Mt. Crawford, our Burkholder cousins took us exploring along the banks of North River. For me, the most unforgettable memory may be the story behind the phrase "remember that cow?" Owen or Boyd can fill in details.

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