Raymond Burkholder

Raymond M. Burkholder, 65, of Shippensburg, died Tuesday, December 15, 2015 in the Chambersburg Hospital.

He was born Wednesday, October 4, 1950 in New Holland, Lancaster County, PA. Raymond was a son of the late Levi H. and Fannie Martin Burkholder.

He was a member of the Oakville Mennonite Church, Newville. Raymond was a self-employed driver.

Raymond is survived by his wife Edna S. Zimmerman Burkholder, two children, Michael R. Burkholder and his wife Renee of East Earl, and Christine F. Weiler and her husband Dale of Lebanon, eight grandchildren, six brothers, Amos M. Burkholder of Leola, Frank M. Burkholder of Dorchester, WI, Henry M. Burkholder of New Holland, Levi M. Burkholder of Orchard, IA, Mervin M. Burkholder of Newville, and Edwin M. Burkholder of Lititz, four sisters, Verna B. Nolt of Leola, Lizzie B. Hoover of Mifflinburg, Mattie B. Martin of Seneca Falls, NY, and Ellen B. Zimmerman of Elm, and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents Raymond was preceded in death by a brother, Benjamin M. Burkholder.

Funeral services will be held at the Oakville Mennonite Church, Willis Road, Newville, PA 17241 on Saturday, December 19, 2015 at 9:30 a.m. Officiating will be Bishop Lester Martin, Minister Leon High, Minister Carson Musser, and Minister Edwin Reiff. Burial will occur in the adjoining cemetery. A viewing will be held Friday from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. and again from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Church.

The family kindly requests the omission of flowers.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.fogelsanger-brickerfuneralhome.com.