John Francis Windolph, Jr. died February 4, 2025 at age 90.

John was born on April 14th 1934 in Grand Island, NE.  He was the son of the late John F. Windolph, Sr. and Emma Virginia (Hahn).

He attended Poolesville Schools and was a graduate of Georgetown Preparatory School  in North Bethesda, Maryland and Notre Dame University in South Bend, Indiana. John was a retired Geologist for the US Geological Survey.

He was a beloved husband, preceded in death by Catherine "Samla” Windolph, of Poolesville, Maryland; and preceded in death by his loving  son, John Francis Windolph, III, “ Raoul”. He leaves behind  his much-loved sister, Christina Windolph Williams, and his  loving children Gwendolyn “Cara” Fleming, Victoria "Ella” Grandi, Maria "Arene” Windolph, and Angela Windolph, as well as his grandchildren, Christopher “Cian” Fleming, Laura Flecha,  Michael Lumpkin, Ross Grandi, Val Windolph, and his great-grand children, Asia Claus, Della Claus, Eli Grandi, Caiden Flecha, nieces, and great niece and nephew, extended family and many friends.

He was greatly loved by all and will be dearly missed. John was a strong supporter of the Nyingma Buddhist Monasteries in the Palyul Lineage.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to Buddhist Relief in his honor to carry forward his intention.

https://www.kpcbuddhistrelief.org/make-a-donation

 

Email: helpthem@kpcbuddhistrelief.org

Mailing Address: PO Box 88, Poolesville, MD 20837

Location: 18400 River Road, Poolesville, MD 20837