The Anderson Herald
Anderson, IN
Saturday, August 6, 1966

John F. Beckenholdt

MIDDLETOWN - John Frederick Beckenholdt, 81, retired farmer of Rt. 4, Muncie, died Friday afternoon at St. John's Hospital. He had been in failing health for four months.

A native of Dearborn County, born March 22, 1885, he had resided 38 years in Henry and Delaware Counties. He was a member of Cross Roads Lutheran Church. His wife died in 1959.

Surviving are a son, Ted Beckenholdt of Rt. 1, Daleville; four daughters, Mrs. Roy (Louisa) Amdor of Farmer City, Ill., Miss Martha Beckenholdt of Greenfield, Mrs. Alvin (Adelaide) Meyer of Milan, Ind., Ms. John (Reta) Cheesman of Rt. 4, Muncie; a sister, Mrs. Emma Lange of LaPorte; 12 grandchilldren and two great-grandchildren.

The body was taken to the Ballard and Shirey Funeral Home in Middletown where friends will be received after 1 p.m. on Sunday.

Funeral services will be conducted on Monday at 2 p.m. at the Cross Roads Lutheran Church by Paster Frank Hurst. Burial will be in the Miller Cemetery.

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