Thelma was born April 8, 1928, in Franklin Township, Darke County to the late John & Grace (West) Bucholtz. In addition to her parents, Thelma was also preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Rhoades; brother, Dale Bucholtz; and a sister, Arlene Kerr.
Thelma is survived by her daughters & son-in-law, Karen & Eldon Schultz of Versailles and Brenda Stuchell of Greenville; grandchildren, Eric (Beth) Schultz, Angie Lyme, Kyle (Stefany) Stuchell and Kendra (Chris) Phillips; great-grandchildren, Logan Schultz, Lindsay Schultz, Levi Schultz, Jessica Lyme, Parker Stuchell, Dalton Stuchell, Lane Phillips and Holt Phillips; and a sister, Joan Williams of Greenville.
Thelma was a homemaker, farmer’s wife and retired in 2005 from Community Action Partnership where she delivered meals on wheels. Thelma attended the EUM Church in Greenville. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, September 1, 2018, at Bailey Zechar Funeral Home in Versailles with Pastor Bonnie Gerber officiating. Burial will follow in Gettysburg Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 9:00 to 11:00 AM at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to State of the Heart Care. Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com
