Owen Eugene BurkholderOwen Eugene Burkholder, 84, went through the gates of Heaven on Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2022.
Born to Lois and George Burkholder, he was a lifelong resident of Warsaw. Owen was a bartender by trade and worked at the original Eagles on Center Street for many years.
An avid fisherman, Owen had many favorite fishing spots, where many bass met their fate. He loved to play cards and would never turn down a poker game. He was a great storyteller and loved to make people laugh with his jokes. He loved old westerns, with “Gunsmoke” being his favorite.
Surviving are his loving children: Teri Leigh Burkholder, Christina Allen, Rhonda (Terry) Doberstein and Travis Walls; his loving sister, Barb (Charlie) Sleeth; along with his grandchildren: Joshua Geberin, Sidney (Matt) Brown, Shae (Jason) Brown, Chelsea Robison, and Hailey Charles; along with many great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Lois; and father, George; his two sisters, Mary Lou Burkholder, Sharon (Kenny) Baugher; brother, Chuck Burkholder; and a son, Michael Walls.
A celebration of life service will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 28. The receiving of family and friends will be from 3 to 5 p.m., with a service to follow at 5 p.m. Pastor Jeff Pfeifer will officiate the service.
Special thanks to Mason’s Health Care and Kosciusko Home Care and Hospice for their wonderful care while Owen transitioned to Heaven.
“Under his wings you will find refuge” - Psalm 91:4
Memorial donations may be made to Kosciusko Home Care & Hospice, 1515 Provident Drive, Warsaw, IN 46580.
To sign the guestbook or send a condolence, go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com.
