Francis J. Holtkamp, 86 years, of West Point, Iowa died at 6:50 am Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at his home. He was born March 7, 1928 at St. Paul, Iowa, a son of Frank and Emma (Kuhljuergen) Holtkamp. On January 2, 1953, he married Emeline Pieper at West Point, Iowa. She survives.

Francis was a truck driver and worked at Dupont for many years, but above all he was a farmer. He was of the Catholic faith.

He is survived by his wife, Emeline Holtkamp, of West Point, Iowa; four sons: Jeff Holtkamp, of Riverside, Iowa; Tony Holtkamp, of Kansas City, Kansas; Fred Holtkamp, of West Point, Iowa; and Kevin Holtkamp, of Burlington, Iowa; four daughters: Robin (Erwin) Muff, of Mediapolis, Iowa; Jan (Bill) Boeding, of Burlington, Iowa; Geriann (Frankie) Reyes, of Wever, Iowa; and Sue (Rick) Brockett, of Tampa, Florida; two sisters, Sister Annelda Holtkamp, of Wisconsin and Renelda Pieper, of Houghton, Iowa; 13 grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sons, Greg and Stephen, three brothers, and one sister.

His body has been cremated. Gregorian Masses have been sent to the Franciscan Missions. No other services are scheduled. Burial will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established, contributions may be sent to the Barr-Holtkamp Funeral Home, 412 Ave C, P.O. Box 247, West Point, Iowa 52656.