Yolanda J. Burkholder

Yolanda J. Burkholder, 70, of Port Clinton, Ohio, passed away at her residence on Monday, May 22, 2023. She was born on August 16, 1952, in Port Clinton, the daughter of Earl W. and Verna A. (Welch) Burkholder. She graduated from Port Clinton High School in 1970.

Yolanda had a long career in service to Ottawa County starting as the Ottawa County Dog Warden. She later continued her education to become an Ottawa County Sheriff’s Deputy, a position she held for the next 20 years.

Throughout her life she was an animal lover who took in many types of animals including cats, dogs, ducks, and two pot bellied pigs, “Pete” and “Zeva”. Yolanda also cared for her large pond of fish and wildlife. Anyone who met her knew she was lover of the outdoors!

She is survived by her brothers, Earl W. Burkholder and Gary E. Burkholder, sister, Deborah K. Beckman, eight nieces and nephews and many great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Mark A. Burkholder and sister-in-law, San Juanita Burkholder.

Visitation for Yolanda is scheduled from 4:00-7:00 PM, Thursday, May 25, 2023, at the Gerner-Wolf-Walker Funeral Home & Crematory, 216 Washington St., Port Clinton. The funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 AM, Friday, May 26, 2023, in the funeral home followed by interment in the Riverview Cemetery, Port Clinton. The family suggests memorials be to the Humane Society of Ottawa County, 2424 E. Sand Rd., Port Clinton, OH 43452 or the Faith United Methodist Church, 430 Jackson Street, Port Clinton, OH 43452. Online condolences may be shared at www.walkerfuneralhomes.com.