Reverend Jack J. Durchholz, 69, Evansville

Reverend Jack J. Durchholz, 69, senior priest of the Diocese of Evansville, died July 14, 2026.

He was born July 11, 1957, in Evansville, Indiana, to the late Martin and Mildred (Folz) Durchholz.

Father Durchholz attended Sacred Heart Seminary and School of Theology in Hales Corners, Wisconsin. He was ordained a priest March 18, 1995, at Good Shepherd Parish in Evansville by Bishop Gerald A. Gettelfinger.

Father Durchholz served the Diocese of Evansville in many ways over the years, including as associate pastor of St. Ferdinand Parish in Ferdinand in June 28, 1995; associate pastor of Holy Redeemer Parish in Evansville beginning July 9, 1998; pastor of St. Boniface Parish in Evansville beginning June 21, 2000; diocesan chaplain of Southwestern Indiana Teens Encounter Christ beginning June 27, 2001; and pastor of St. Philip Parish in Posey County, beginning April 21, 2004.

On August 11, 2008, Father Durchholz took a health leave. He returned to parish ministry as pastor of St. Ferdinand Parish in Ferdinand beginning June 24, 2009. Father Durchholz was named pastor of St. Henry Parish in St. Henry September 1, 2015, while continuing as pastor of St. Ferdinand Parish in Ferdinand. He was named pastor of Christ the King Parish in Ferdinand on March 1, 2017. On August 1, 2018, he was named pastor of St. Clement Parish in Boonville and retired from active ministry on February 11, 2026

Father Durchholz loved spending time on the family farm and enjoyed family meals. He was a collector of many things, including harmonicas and pocket watches. Father especially loved celebrating Mass for the annual family reunion.

Father Durchholz is survived by his sister, Janet (Bill) Peter; his twin brother, Jim (Cheri) Durchholz; brother, Joe (Joanie) Durchholz; brother, Jerry (Jeannine) Durchholz; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Martin and Mildred (Folz) Durchholz; godparents, Mary and Albert Durchholz; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. CDT Sunday, July 19, 2026 at Good Shepherd Parish, 2301 N. Stockwell Rd, Evansville, IN 47715, where a Wake Service will take place at 5:30 p.m. Visitation will continue from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. CDT Monday, July 20, 2026 at Good Shepherd. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Most Reverend Joseph M. Siegel and concelebrated by priests of the Diocese of Evansville at 10:00 a.m. CDT at the church.

Interment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery in Evansville.

Memorial Contributions can be made to any parishes where Father Durchholz served or for Masses at the parish of your choice.

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon him.

Ziemer Funeral Home East Chapel is handling the arrangements. Condolences may be made online at www.ziemerfuneralhome.com.