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John HOLDERREAD Obituary
SPRINGFIELD, IL - John Robert Holderread, 72, of Springfield, died at 3:35 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015, at Memorial Medical Center.
He was born June 3, 1943, in Springfield, to Frederick J. and Marcella Marie Seelbach Holderread.
John was a U.S. Army veteran. He proudly served in Korea and was awarded several medals and honors for his service. He was co-founder and past President of the Houston Veteran's Association and a member of Blessed Sacrament Church.
He worked as a computer programmer until he retired from the State of Illinois in 2011.
John was passionate about family, especially his grandchildren! He was an avid golfer and a dedicated Illini and Cardinal fan.
He was preceded in death by his parents; stepmother, Cora Krumback; and two brothers, Tom and Terry.
Survivors include his fiancée, Ingrid Duff of Springfield; one sister, Donna (Bob) Rogers of Litchfield; one son, Jon (Juliet) Holderread of Kingwood, Texas; two daughters, Carrie (Fred) Stanley of Kingwood, Texas and Allison (Alex) Stringfellow of Magnolia, Texas; four children of Ingrid: Ron (Suzie) Duff, Chrissy (Stephen) Daniels, Patty (Aaron) Rude, all of Springfield, and Frank (Sheryl) Miller of Sparta; one sister-in-law, Judy Holderread of Springfield; 24 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Memorial Gathering: 9:30-11 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 12, 2015, at Staab Funeral Home.
Funeral Service: 11 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 11, 2015, at Staab Funeral Home with Pastors Stephen Daniels and Sheryl Miller officiating.
Burial with military honors will follow at Camp Butler National Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Refuge Ranch, 9350 Cascade Road, Rochester, IL 62563.
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David Plummer
November 11, 2015
The nicest guy you could ever meet.John was a great man.God Bless
Bill Brooks
November 11, 2015
I worked closely with John as he trained me to take over his duties before he retired. We had a lot of fun during those days and he passed on a great deal of knowledge and experience that has helped me become a better programmer.
We were all saddened with the news of his passing. The warm smile and laughter that we'll never hear again and that wit that he used so well.
We're comforted with the knowledge that he's in a better place now. Ingrid and family, you have our condolences for your loss.
ron schwabe
November 11, 2015
Ingrid and Family,
John and I were life time friends, he was a fine man as well as a great friend. We kept in touch on a daily basis, I greatly cherish and will miss those interactions. John fought the long hard battle, but was always positive and upbeat. Rest in peace old buddy, you may have left us, but will never be forgotten...
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Staab Funeral Home - Springfield1109 South 5th Street, Springfield, IL 62703
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Staab Funeral Home - Springfield1109 South 5th Street, Springfield, IL 62703
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