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1945
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2016
Richard HOLZBERGER Obituary
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HOLZBERGER, Richard S. Age 70 of Hamilton, passed away at University Hospital in Cincinnati on Sunday, January 24, 2016. He was born in Hamilton on July 19, 1945 to Stanley and Mary (Dowd) Holzberger. He was a Vietnam Veteran, serving as a Sergeant in the United States Army from 1965-1968. Richard was employed as a Hamilton City Police Officer from 1968-1988; was the Butler County Sheriff from 1989-1993; and was also head of security at Elder Beerman's for many years. In his later years he owned and operated Holzberger's Downtown Convenience/Christmas Store. He also served on the Hamilton City Council from 1996-2004. He was a member of Fraternal Order of Police #38, Monkeys Mutual Aid Society, Knights of Columbus Father Butler Council #968, American Legion, AMVETS Post #1983, Lions, Kiwanis, Moose Lodge #36, Izaak Walton League, VFW, past member of the Elks Lodge #93. He was an active member of St. Julie Billiart Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife Rebecca Holzberger; his children, David (Susan) Holzberger, Jennifer (Bob Trupp) Holzberger, Amy (Steve Gay) Holzberger, Amy (Jeremy Lester) Italiano, Kristin (Brent) Clemmons; step children, Julie Italiano and Nicholas Italiano; six grandchildren, Payton, D.J., Lane, Andrew, Melissa, and Josh; two great grandsons, Braylen and Landon; three brothers, Fredric (Julie) Holzberger, John Holzberger, and Ed Holzberger. He was preceded in death by his parents; his uncle Johnny and aunt Ruth Dowd. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Julie Billiart Catholic Church, 224 Dayton St., on Monday, February 1, 2016 at 10AM with Father Michael Pucke celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 31, 2016 from 4PM-8PM at Princeton Pike Church of God, 6101 Princeton Glendale Road, Hamilton, OH 45011. Dick dedicated his life to helping others. He had numerous causes he supported, various teams he coached, and countless lives he touched. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Serve City and to Shared Harvest Food Bank. Condolences can be made at www.browndawsonflick.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Richard HOLZBERGER
August 21, 2019
....talking about you tonight, my friend. Know that you are loved, respected and missed.
Lewis Ceo
August 23, 2018
I still remember playing football at St.Mary's for him. As the son of Carl Ceo I look at Mr.Holzberger as uncle Richard. Sorry for your loss.
Shirley McClung-Kuhn
February 1, 2016
Becky and family,
So sorry for your loss. Will keep you in our prayers.
Guy Hampton
January 31, 2016
Dick was a great friend to the St Julie community! He will be missed!
Linda Henry
January 31, 2016
Becky and family, so sorry for your loss. He had such a full life and many will miss him.
mike conese
January 30, 2016
Dick was one of a kind, a hard working man and a good friend. My sympathy to his whole family.
Nooshin Hashemi
January 30, 2016
Dear Jennifer and family: We are very sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. It is sad that our community has lost such a wonderful man.
Jean & Asher Collett
January 29, 2016
We are saddened to hear of Dick's passing. We want to convey our sincerest condolences to his family. Dick not only served Butler County, he truly cared about people.
Joe Marischen
January 29, 2016
Rest in peace Dick
jackie conner
January 28, 2016
rip
Rick Sizemore
January 28, 2016
Rest in peace my old friend. This world is a lesser place in your absence. Becky and your extended family can be proud of your many accomplishments while here among us.
Rick Sizemore
Major(Ret.)
Butler County Sheriff's Office
phyllis maggard
January 28, 2016
dick was a kind and loving man.he would never fail to listen for any questions you could ask.he and patty had a wonderful family, and also becky. bless all, he had a lot to be proud of.
Sharon Nohrer-O'Neil
January 28, 2016
We just lost a great person and a friend to many. Thank you for you all did to help the citizens of Hamilton and Butler County. We have known Dick since grade school at St. Mary's on High Street. Dick would help anyone who needed it. You will be missed by all who knew you. The Haverland Family.
January 27, 2016
Becky, Dave and family, Dick and I were friends for over half a century through so many wonderful, sometimes hilarious, and more than a few sad times. He was always, always there for my family. I'm not so sure that what he did for so many others in this community will ever be fully known, but Dick didn't do those things for recognition, it was just him. Pax Vobiscum my friend. Michael Cupp
Kathy Nohrer-McMullen
January 27, 2016
Please except my deepest sympathy. R I P Dick. Prayers for his family.
January 27, 2016
We would like to offer the Holzberger family our sincere condolences for the loss of our dear friend, Dick. May God hold you in His arms and may your memories bring you peace.
Sincerely,
Judge and Mrs. Ron Craft
Brenda Craft Barrett
January 27, 2016
RIP
Phillip Baker
January 27, 2016
Dick played a very important role in the lives of me and my brothers and siblings when we were very young...and so many others...by being our Santa Clause on Christmas Eve year after year at my Grandma's and Grandpa's, Louise and Don Pippert. Speaking for myself, and the youngest, thought he was Santa Clause. As I became older, and learned he wasn't THE Santa Clause (LOL), I remember him dropping by my grandparent's house, just to say 'Hi'. And after Grandpa died, and Gram moved to Florida, he stayed in touch with her.
I don't remember him without a smile. All good memories and smiles. Thank you Dick, Santa Clause, for being a magical and positive part of my life.
Phill Baker
Bob Coates
January 27, 2016
Becky so sorry to here of Dicks passing you and the rest of the rest of the Holzberger family have my sincere sympathy. He was a good man and a friend.
Shawnee Davis
January 27, 2016
Mrs. Holzberger and Family,
May God Comfort you at the time of your loss. Richard was a dedicated man to his Country, County and to his dreams for success. He took great pride in his vocations. Within those vocations came sacrifices from family, so thank you very much for all your dedication to Butler County.
Shirley Scott Dillon
January 27, 2016
I was so sorry to hear about Dick's passing. He has been a great friend since all of us in the neighborhood ran around together close to 55 years ago and I worked with him at the A&W Root Beer Stand for years. He even played Santa Claus for my daughter when she was very young. Dick was good friends with my daughter's father, Rick Taylor. Sadly, the few times I have seen him lately have been on other sad occasions. I am so sorry about the loss for his family and also for the loss for all of his friends that he leaves behind.
Randy & Sherri Meyer
January 27, 2016
We would like to send our deepest condolences to Becky and the family.
Dick was a wonderful person, always a smile on his face. He will be missed.
Teresa and Doug Crawford (Ret.BCSO)
January 27, 2016
Its so sad to hear the passing of Dick. May he rest in peace and may God bless the entire Holzberger Family.
Stephanie Fields
January 27, 2016
What a nice man! I didn't really know him but he made a lasting impression on me. About 30 years ago when I was 18 or 19, I accidentally locked my keys in my car in front of Elder Beerman. I discovered it after walking a 10 mile walkathon. On top of it all, it was raining like crazy. I was exhausted and drenched! I had no one to help me. I was young and didn't have much money so I couldn't call a locksmith. I walked to the police station in torrential rain. I asked if they could help me. The said they couldn't. About the time I walked out the door, Mr Holzberger pulled up in his cruiser. He asked me what was wrong. When I told him, he took me back to my car and opened the door for me. For some people it wouldn't have been a big deal, but for me at that time in my life, it was huge! I'll never forget it.
Richard Turpin
January 27, 2016
So sorry to read about the passing of Dick he was a good person. May he rest in peace.
Colleen Perkins
January 27, 2016
Dick was a long time friend, even though our lives drifted apart. He was a good man with a big heart. He was there for Dick, my step dad, when he needed help and for us in our most saddened time. Be at peace with God, my friend.
James & Maureen Imfeld
January 27, 2016
I knew Richard and his Uncle John very well. In the past he was always a gentleman to me and my family. He did serve his community for many years very well. Our condolences go out to his family. May he now "Be in the Palm of His Hands." RIP Richard.
Dave Lunsford Auctioneers
January 27, 2016
Dick and I shared Santa Claus duties at Elder-Beerman for years and will miss him at the county fair. Rest in peace my friend.
With Our Deepest Sympathy
Dave Lunsford
Auctioneers
January 27, 2016
I am so sorry for your lost. I pray that your family receive the support you need from the "God of comfort", during this difficult time. 2Cor1:3
Terry Wills
January 27, 2016
A very nice man. My wife and I sat at a table with Mr. Holzberger many years ago at a political rally. Quiet, soft-spoken and friendly, he made an impression on us to this day. RIP Mr. Holzberger, from one Vietnam Vet to another.
Terry Klinzing
January 27, 2016
Dave and Becky,
Sorry for your loss. He helped a lot of people.
Cyndi Lawson
January 27, 2016
I worked security at Elder-Beerman and Dick was my boss. I enjoyed knowing and working for him. He will be missed.
Cyndi (Martin) Lawson
Hal Shepherd
January 27, 2016
I knew Dick the past forty years as a police officer, Sheriff, city councilman and citizen. He helped many people in many ways. I have many funny memories of Dick over those years and enjoyed our conversations. He will be missed and fondly remembered. Rest in peace.
mike hynes
January 27, 2016
Richard was an asset to the family.loved going down to the house at Christmas time and spending time with becky and him and the family. Richard and becky were there for us when mom passed away. he always said,"let me know if there is anything I can do for you." a very giving person. we will miss you, dick.and we will be there for becky if she needs us.count on it.love,mike,sandy,ryan,todd,and Michael Patrick.
LT Stephen R. Kramer RET, President
January 27, 2016
Sheriff Holzberger and his families - personal and law enforcement - are in our thoughts and prayers. May he rest in peace and may His eternal light shine upon him.
Greater Cincinnati Police Historical Society
January 27, 2016
rip
kellie petrak-hunt
January 27, 2016
so sorry to hear about the passing of dick he was a great man one of a kind.and a great friend to my father.our deepest condolences to the family in this time.Kellie petrak and family
Elmer Fackey & The Fackey Family
January 27, 2016
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Steve Kirby
January 27, 2016
Had fun years ago working bingo at the Fenmont with Dick He's one of the good guys. So sorry for your loss.
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