Raymond Fritz (Bo) Holtkamp, 91, of Needville, TX, devoted husband, father, and grandfather, went to be with his Lord on October 17, 2014. Funeral services are set for 2:00 PM Wednesday, October 22, 2014, at Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors Chapel, 1201 Fourth Street, Rosenberg, TX, 77471, with burial following at Rosenberg City Cemetery.


Visitation will be 5-7 PM Tuesday, October 21, 2014, at Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors Chapel in Rosenberg, TX.


Pallbearers will be Jimmy Tiemann, Roger Holtkamp, Ronnie Primrose, Erwin Hattermann, Aaron Freudensprung, and Ray Blase, Jr.


Raymond was born September 7, 1923, in Washington County, to Henry and Caroline Holtkamp. In the Fall of 1927, he moved with his parents and one brother to Fort Bend County, TX. He married his wife, Darlene, on December 11, 1949. Raymond served his country during WW II as a Corporal in the 21st Infantry, US Army 24th Division, receiving a Purple Heart. He was a member of Hope Lutheran Church in Beasley, TX, where he had served on the Church Council. He was a farmer and rancher, and an avid hunter and fisherman.


He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 56 years, Darlene Holtkamp; and brother, Erwin Holtkamp.


Survivors include two daughters, Pat Holtkamp and Teresa March and husband, Don; grandson, Matthew March; brother, Buck Holtkamp; sister, Dorothy Tiemann; and numerous nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.


Memorials may be given in his memory to Hope Lutheran Church, 7316 Avenue C, P. O. Box 2/Beasley, TX 77417.


Condolence messages may be written for the Holtkamp family at www.garmanycarden.com.


Services are under the direction of Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors, 1201 Fourth Street, Rosenberg, TX 77471 (281)342-4671.