Irvin "Fotch" Burkholder

Irvin David “Fotch” Burkholder, 89, a resident of Rockingham, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025 at Sentara RMH Medical Center.

Mr. Burkholder was born on September 3, 1936 in Rockingham County and was a son of the late Irvin Newton and Brownie May Bowman Burkholder

He attended Massanutten Technical Center studying Engineering. For many years, he worked at N&S Auto Service before taking the role of Product Service Technician at Shenandoah Manufacturing Company until the company closed its doors in 2003. Following his retirement, he was a self-employed “jack of all trades,” volunteered with many local organizations, and shared his love of Jesus with anyone he would meet.

On September 1, 1956, he married Lois Elizabeth “Lizzie” Caplinger Burkholder who preceded him in death on August 30, 2023.

Mr. Burkholder is survived by his daughter, Dawn Weaver and husband Bill, of Mt. Crawford; grandchildren, Benjamin Weaver and wife Alyssa of San Francisco, CA, Rachel Weaver of Bridgewater; siblings, Clarence Burkholder and wife Sharon of Suffolk, Boyd Burkholder and wife Sharon of Rockingham, Earl Burkholder and wife Donna of Las Cruces, NM, Lois Wenger and husband Robert of Harrisonburg, Dwight Burkholder and wife Linda of Stuarts Draft, Ruel Burkholder and wife Diane of Rockingham; sister-in-law, Shirley Caplinger of Peach Tree City, GA and numerous nieces, nephews and their spouses.

In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Burkholder was preceded in death by a sister, Jane Burkholder.

Those wishing to view and sign the register book may do so on Monday, December 29, 2025 from 1 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the McMullen Funeral Home.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 11: 00 a.m. at New Beginnings Church with Pastor Lucas Cook officiating. Burial will be held privately.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice.

Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.mcmullenfh.com.

McMullen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements