James F. Windholtz, of Sunman, was born on June 1, 1933, in Mack, Ohio, a son to Emil and Claire Faye Windholtz. On April 27, 1957, Jim married Marion C. Gilmartin at St. Aloysius Church in Cincinnati, and she preceded him in death on March 12, 2014. He worked for AT&T as a technician and also farmed. Jim was a member of St. Peter’s Church and the Southeastern IN YMCA, and always attended the Elder HS Alumni monthly meeting. He never missed a family event, whether it was a dance recital, soccer or football game – spending time with family always came first. In his spare time, he enjoyed his dogs, antique tractors, gardening, farming, and spending time at White’s Sale barn. On Thursday, January 21, 2016, at the age of 82, Jim passed away at his residence.
Those surviving who will cherish Jim’s memory include his son, James T. (Paula) Windholtz of Sunman; grandchildren, Jason (Sarah), Brittany (Jake), Michelle (Ryan), and Derek (Laura); 3 great grandchildren, Grace, James and Claire, and several brothers and sisters. Besides his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by daughters, Cindy and Laura Windholtz; son, David Windholtz, and a few brothers and sisters.
Friends may visit with the family on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home, 107 Vine Street, Sunman. Father Barry Windholtz will officiate the Mass of Christian burial, at 12:00 noon, at St. Peters Catholic Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Memorial donations are requested to New Horizons of Batesville. To sign the online guestbook or to leave a personal condolence, please visit www.cookrosenberger.com. Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home and its staff are honored to care for the family of Jim Windholtz.