John T. Marenholtz, 98, of Wethersfield died Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at Hartford Hospital.   He was born in Hartford, son of the late Fred and Susie(Emerson) Marenholtz and had lived in Wethersfield since 1962.  Prior to his retirement, John worked for Pratt & Whitney Aircraft for many years.  He was a member of the Wethersfield Lions Club, where he served as secretary for 45 years and was a member of Melvin Jones Fellows of the Lions. John was a longtime member of the Society of American Magicians Assembly #21 where he participated in a number of magic shows in the area.  He is survived by his caregiver Christina and his many Wethersfield Lions friends.  He was predeceased by his two brothers, Fred and Robert Marenholtz and his sister Majorie Marenholtz.

The funeral will be on Wednesday, May 30, 11AM at the Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home, 1276 Berlin Turnpike, Wethersfield, with Rev. Hugh R.B. Haffenreffer officiating.  Burial will follow in Rose Hill Memorial Park, Rocky Hill.  Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday, from 10-11AM, prior to the funeral.  Contributions in John's memory may be made to the Wethersfield Lions Club, P.O. Box 345, Wethersfield, CT 06109.  Please visit www.dillonbaxter to share a memory with his friends.