Fred R. Birkholz

Fred R. Birkholz, 77, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away March 10, 2018.  He was born on March 28, 1940 in Waterloo, Iowa to the late Raymond L. and Alta Mae (Lewis) Birkholz.  Fred came to the area 30 years ago from Baltimore, MD and enjoyed boating, skeet shooting, traveling out West and was a traditional jazz buff.  He retired in 2000 after 35 years of dedicated service to the CSX Railroad.  Fred was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Mary Gonzalez.

Fred is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Chris K. Birkholz; son, Ray Birkholz (Sonja) of Middleburg, FL; daughter, Jenean Thompson of Columbia, MO; 5 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.

The family will receive friends at 10:00am on Saturday, March 17, 2018 in the Broadus-Raines Chapel and funeral services will start at 11:00am.