Marcus S. Burkholder, of Lansing, Michigan, was born on May 21, 1935 in Rohrersville, MD. He was the son of the late Melvin Isaac and Edith A. (Holtry) Burkholder. He passed away on March 1, 2021 at the age of 85.
Marcus married Frances J. Lobdell on August 17, 1957 and they had four children. He was a teacher, an administrator, and a elementary principal in the Lansing school system during his career.
Marcus's faith in Jesus Christ was important to him and he was a long time member of the Lansing United Brethren Church and Trinity Church. He was very active in service around the community in many ways and is most admired for his formation of the R.A.T.S. (Retired Available To Serve) group through Trinity Church. Marcus also made numerous service trips to Guatemala with Pray America to help construct an orphanage and build homes for widows.
Marcus is survived by his wife Fran; four children Charlene (Mark) Canada, Monica (Jim) Logan, David (Kathy) Burkholder and Stephanie Schaefer and seven grandchildren; Vanessa Snyder, Nate Canada, Jackie Logan, Marshall Logan, Mark Burkholder, Melanie Burkholder and Jay Schaefer, and three sisters, Juanita Buzzard, Bernadine Hammel and DeEtta Jo Gilmore.
In accordance with Marcus' wishes, cremation has taken place and a private family gathering will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider a donation to Pray America (https://prayamerica.org/) or Crossroads Farm (https://www.crossroadsfarm.org/) or MDE (Buildmde.com/donate/)
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