Mr. John Martin Buckholtz, age 72 of Rockwood, formerly of Illinois, passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2024. He was born on July 6, 1951 in Brookefiled, IL. He was a U.S. Army veteran and served in the Vietnam War, as well as a campaign in Cambodia. He worked for a truck driver for many years before he retired and lived in Tennessee. He is preceded in death by his parents: William F Buckholtz & Grace Scambiaetterra Buckholtz; and first wife: Elaine Buckholtz. He is survived by:
Wife: Delores Buckholtz
Children: Brandi Buckholtz, Kelly Buckholtz, and Jeff Buckholtz
9 Grandchildren
8 Great Grandchildren
Siblings: Gloria Buckholtz, Bill Buckholtz, Dwayne Buckholtz, Donna Prene, Jerry Buckholtz
and a host of nieces, nephews, and other extended family members.
Cremation arrangements have been made and an interment will be held at the East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery in Knoxville in April. A date will be announced when arrangements are finalized. Evans Mortuary is serving the family of Mr. John Martin Buckholtz.