Service

Friday, December 11, 2:00 PM Graveside at Woodland Cemetery, Wolcottville

Obituary

John Robert "Johnny"/"Buckshot" Holsinger, Jr., 81, of Wolcottville died unexpectedly Monday, December 7, 2020, at his residence.

He was born August 19, 1939, in Noble County to John R. Holsinger, Sr. and Maxine (Stillinger) Holsinger.

On June 5, 1960, in Rome City he married Karen S. Knafel. She preceded him in death on August 13, 2014.

He was a farmer and truck driver and later drove truck for Ace Hardware until his retirement.

Johnny enjoyed playing cards, especially pinchole, feeding the birds, watching NASCAR races, and spending winters in Florida. He dearly loved his grandchildren and attending their sporting events.

Surviving are two daughters, Dawn (Mike) Figgins of Colon, Michigan, and Jill (Willie) Wright of Rome City; two sons, Jeff (Tonda) Holsinger of Wolcottville and Brad (Judi) Holsinger of Indianapolis; 12 grandchildren, Melinda Figgins, Erica (Jeff) Sickles, Kyle Figgins, Brian (Shawnna) Figgins, Colton Wright, Chevy Wright, Cassandra Wright, Chelsea Faulkenberg, Keaton Holsinger, Kendyll (Alex) Haak, Desiree Reynolds, and Carlee Holsinger; and four great-grandchildren, Derrick Lockwood, Trevor Sickles, Brystol Reynolds, and Jackson Figgins.

He was also preceded in death by three sisters, Dorothy Pepple, Sue Clark, and Margie Peterson; and a brother, Stephen Holsinger.

Graveside services will be Friday, December 11, 2020, at 2 p.m. at Woodland Cemetery, Wolcottville and are open to the public. Pastor Jim Taylor of the Woodruff Grove United Methodist Church will officiate.

Young Family Funeral Home, Wolcottville Chapel, State Road 9 North, Wolcottville is assisting the family with arrangements.

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