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Marilyn “Joan”
(Bucholtz) Williams
Marilyn “Joan” (Bucholtz) Williams, age 87 formerly of Franklin
Township and most recently of Greenville, Ohio passed away at 10:15 AM
Wednesday April 8, 2020 at the Brethren Retirement Community of
Greenville. Joan was born March 13, 1933 in Bradford, Ohio and
the daughter of the late John and Grace (West) Bucholtz.
She was a homemaker, a farmer’s wife, a real estate saleslady for Paul
Clark Realty and enjoyed sewing and cooking. Also, Joan was a
member of the West Grove United Church of Christ. She was a 1951
graduate of Franklin High School, and a writer for the Greenville Daily
Advocate, Piqua Daily Call and the Early Bird.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband
Richard L. Williams May 1, 1978. They were married in 1959.
Also her brother Dale Bucholtz and sisters Arlene (Bucholtz) Kerr and
Thelma (Bucholtz) Rhoades.
Joan is survived by her children Barbara Long of Huntsville, AL., Judy
(Donald) Koogler of Greenville, John (Dana) Williams of Greenville and
Brian (Brenda) Williams of Troy; grandchildren Richard Long, Matthew
Williams, Elisabeth Williams, Riley Williams and Parker Williams as
well as numerous nieces and nephews.
A Private Graveside Service at the convenience of the family will be
held at the Gettysburg Cemetery Gettysburg, Ohio with Pastor Don Smith
officiating. There will be no visitation but a Public Celebration
of Life Service will be held at a later date.
It is the wishes of the family that Memorial Contributions be given to
the Franklin Monroe FFA in care of John Williams and mailed to the
Franklin Monroe High School 8591 Oakes Road, Arcanum, Ohio, 45304.
Funeral arrangements by Zechar Bailey Funeral Home Greenville, Ohio.
Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com
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