John Calvin Lodholz, a life long resident of Doylestown, passed away on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at Pine Run Health Center in Doylestown. He was 80.

John was the beloved husband of 13 years to Mary Carol Manion Lodholz.

Born in Doylestown, he was the son of the late Gerald and Claire Hill Lodholz.

John was a proud veteran of the United States Navy. He graduated from Penn State with an Engineering degree. Since his retirement he has enjoyed the creative part of his life: working on his home and gardens, attending lectures on para psychology and metaphysics, discovering and discussing the art process, framing his wife’s art, and traveling. John was a lover of all creatures. He was always ready to converse on any topic, offering insightful questions and perceptive commentary and suggestions.

In addition to his wife John is survived by his children: daughter Wendy Yates and her husband Sonny, son John Lodholz, step-daughter Jamie Medvesky and her husband Alex, step-daughter Jennifer Hawk. He also leaves behind 13 adoring grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to gather and celebrate John’s extraordinary life on Saturday, July 16, 2016 in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 E. Butler Ave. (at Sandy Ridge Rd.), New Britain, PA 18901. All are invited to gather between 3 and 4 pm and a Celebration of his Life will begin at 4:00 pm. His interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in John’s name to the Bucks County SPCA, P.O. Box 277, Lahaska, PA 18931.