Name: Visitation for Louis Alfred Holland Sr.
Start: 2016-03-04T22:00:00.000Z
End: 2016-03-05T03:00:00.000Z
Location: Williams-Kampp Funeral Home

ELLYN - Louis Alfred Holland, Sr., 74, died peacefully Tuesday, February 16th, 2016 surrounded by family. Louis was born December 13th, 1941 to the late Charles Earl and Ruth Holland. He was preceded in death by brother, Charles, and sister, Sophia Washington. Louis is survived by his wife of 35 years, Nancy (nee Gingerich) and five children: Jeanette, Louis, Jr. (Darcy), Elizabeth, Cole, and Tyler; three grandchildren: Curtis, Monica, and Taylor; a brother, Robert (Loretta), sister-in-law, Anna, brother-in-law, Joe Washington, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Louis grew up on a farm in Racine, Wisconsin where he attended Union Grove High School. As celebrated football player, Louis took his athleticism to the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he lettered in football and track, while receiving a Bachelor's Degree in Agricultural Economics. As a halfback, he played in the 1963 Rose Bowl and was the Big Ten Conference leading scorer in 1962 and 1963. In 1990, Louis received the Distinguished Alumni Award presented by the UW Alumni Association, and in 2011 was inducted into the UW Athletic Hall of Fame. After college, Louis played professional football in the CFL with the BC Lions and was a member of the 1964 Grey Cup championship team. After a brief stint with the Chicago Bears, Louis began a successful 37-year career in the investment management industry culminating with the advent of own company, Holland Capital Management L.P. founded in 1991 in Chicago, Illinois. Throughout his professional life, Louis served on many local and national professional boards. Louis was a special guest and a 20-year panelists on Wall $treet Week with Louis Rukeyser. He also appeared on the Financial News Network, CNN's Moneyline, CNBC and the Chicago Tonight Show. In 2004, The National Association of Securities Professionals presented Louis with the Maynard Jackson Entrepreneur of the year Award. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 4th, 2016 from 4-9 p.m. at the Williams-Kampp Funeral Home, 430 E. Roosevelt Rd., Wheaton, Illinois. The memorial service is on Saturday, March 5th at 10:30 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, 424 Forest Ave., Glen Ellyn, Illinois. In lieu of flowers, gifts can be made to the Holland Wisconsin Alzheimer's Institute Research Fund at the University of Wisconsin Foundation or the Alzheimer's Association. Donation information and funeral details at: www.williams-kampp.com or 630-668-0016 Williams-Kampp Funeral Home 430 E. Roosevelt Rd Wheaton, IL 60187 630-668-0016

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Published by Racine Journal Times on Feb. 28, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Louis Holland

20 Entries

Marcy Heim

February 21, 2021

Tho Lou has been gone several years, I think of him often remembering his smile and partnership with both the Ag School where we worked together and also the Center for Healthy Minds. Lou "got it" long before others were figuring out the tremendous power of our mindsets and beliefs on our success. He was just a wonderful, wonderful man and I miss him

Marcy Heim

February 25, 2019

As I still today speak to groups about the power and joy of generosity - I include Lou in my stories. His support and dedication to the College of Ag and Life Sciences - where he got his degree - and in other areas of the University was always thoughtful and meaningful. His performance on our campaign film was a special time (I have this great shot of him getting make-up) Anyway...I sincerely cared for Lou and I miss him, his warmth and the passion we shared for lifting others up.

Ernie Azua

Ernest Azua

November 6, 2017

To a dear friend and colleague from the old A. G. Becker Co. rest in peace. I keep many good memories of Alan, Ernie and Lou during the "good old days" at Becker. I am sure you will be in good company!

November 5, 2017

I knew Lou when he was in Vancouver playing Football with the BC Lions.He was a gentle man with a great sense of humour.I hope his family will find peace at this sad time.

Ernie Azua

March 4, 2016

Lou was a great gentleman and stock broker. He was very well liked by all while working as a team member with Ernie Janus and Al Rappaport. He never said a bad word about anyone. He was always a pleasure to deal with and will be missed by all who knew him.

Marcy Heim

March 4, 2016

Lou was a great friend, contributor and mentor to me as we worked together with his many roles at UW Madison. His continued dedication to the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences and his agricultural roots was inspirational. We also enjoyed many, many good times in Chicago and planning how his leadership and philanthropy would have the greatest impact. Although he knew and worked with so many folks, it really felt like we had a special friendship around our UW and ag values. I will miss him. My sincere condolences to his family. On Wisconsin!

Ellen Brown (Hansen)

March 1, 2016

Sincere sympathy to the Holland family. I graduated with Louie in 1960 from our little school in Union Grove and will always remember him as a great person and athlete. So happy to hear of his very successful life.

Carolyn Lane

March 1, 2016

My deepest condolences to the Holland Family. Lou gave me my first big start in the investment business and I will forever be grateful to him. Rest in Peace Lou.

Kathy (Welch) Paradowski

March 1, 2016

I graduated with Louie in 1960 from Union Grove High. He was a dear friend to me. Was loved by all. I stood up with him on the Homecoming court one year. He was a sweet fun guy. Am praying for his family. I know it's been hard to see him, so different than earlier life.

March 1, 2016

My sincere sympathy to all with the lost of you love, Went to school with Louie and Bob Union Grove High
Virginia (Ginny) Aschauer-Barnes

March 1, 2016

So proud to have known this "farm boy from Wisconsin" my entire career. An amazing individual anchored in integrity. Laura Janus

Deepest Condolences

Raymond Aikens

February 29, 2016

I was personally introduced to Mr. Holland by Bob Fitzgerald at the start of my career in Finance & Investment. He became a mentor, frequently taking time out of his schedule to meet and discuss matters of mutual interest over lunch.

Once I introduced him to my mother, that was at a Chuck Percy gala. I think Mom went into a swoon.

He will be fondly remembered, like the souls one encounters in life that were of significant influence. I am my own person today, and Lou played a role in that attainment.

My heartfelt prayers to the family.

Bob Allison

February 29, 2016

Rest in Peace Louie - my life was better for having known you
Forever a Badger you will be missed

Dave Rozelle

February 29, 2016

Though physically small by today's standards, Louis Holland became a student-athlete of gigantic proportions who, as an adult, achieved the heights of his chosen profession in finance. Soft spoken, generous, and of impeccable character, his life remains an exemplar of human possibility. Those of us who graduated little Union Grove High School during his era (I was a teammate of his older brother Bob) have lost a source of enduring pride. All my sympathy to his family and friends, Dave Rozelle

Sharon Smith Tilton

February 28, 2016

I went to high school with "Louie" in Union Grove. Everyone knew, respected, and liked Louie. My sincere sympathy to all of you.

Jon Holsteen

February 28, 2016

Lou was a true professional in the investment business. A nice person who always had a smile and a kind word. I admired his ability and integrity.
His many contributions to his profession made a positive difference. He will be greatly missed.

February 28, 2016

Louis and I were close friends for 45 years. Salt Creek Club was where we played most of our tennis together.

Louis was a great friend and he will be missed a great deal.

All my best to the family.

Harvey Ahitow and family

Larry Reichenbach

February 28, 2016

Sorry to hear that Louis has passed. I played all sports with Louis at Union Grove HS in 1959. He was a special team mate and we had a very successful year. We will all miss him as he was also a good person in what ever he did.

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