George “Junie” Holthaus, Jr., 52, a lifetime resident of Pasadena, died on January 4, 2012 at his home.

He was born on May 26, 1959, in Baltimore, graduated from Northeast High School in 1977, and as a teen, worked with Gene Davis and his animals. He then worked as a concrete finisher for RRS until he lost his leg in an accident, and for the last eight years worked for Frontier Town Campground where he was known as “Sparky”. He loved fishing, crabbing, and hunting until his leg injury. In later years, he enjoyed westerns and army movies, and walking his dog “Spoonful”.

He is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Betsy Holthaus; his daughter Kassie Holthaus and her significant other Chris, of Baltimore; two brothers: Joe Holthaus and his wife Kami, of Pasadena, and Geary Camp and his wife Karen, of Georgia; two sisters Mary and Michelle, and sister in law Kathy Wallace and her husband John, of Baltimore; four nieces: Abbey, Katie, Jesse, and Abby, and many other aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Family request friends visit at the funeral home from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 PM on Tuesday, with the funeral service taking place at 7:30 PM during the evening visitation. You may also express your condolences here.