Regine Lavonne (Metcalf) Holsinger, 82, of Hagerstown, passed away on Friday, April 20, 2018 at her home, while surrounded by her loving family. Heaven received a great lady!

Born September 7, 1935, in Hagerstown, she was the daughter of the late Reginald Offett and Josephine Ruth (Pryor) Metcalf.

Regine was a 1953 graduate of Hagerstown High School.

She retired in 2008 as co-owner of Holsinger's Meat Market; a business she started with her husband in 1964.

She was a member of Broadfording Church of the Brethren Fellowship as well as the Queen Esther Chapter #3 Order of the Eastern Star. She spent many years of her life as a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, in Hagerstown, where she and all three of her children were baptized. Regine was a contributing member of Christian Motorcycles Assoc (CMA) as well as the Boy Scouts of America and was a past member of the local musicians union.

She was a remarkable pianist and organist. She has performed at various churches, schools, and community centers. Regine was very thoughtful and was always quick to send a greeting card to suit the occasion to everyone she touched in life. She was a huge contributor of the care and well being of her family as wife, mother, grandma, and great-grandma.

Regine is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Robert Eugene Holsinger, Sr.; three children, Robert Holsinger, II and wife Trish, Lisa Eckel and husband Gordon, James Holsinger and wife Tammy, all of Hagerstown; 16 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; a close friend, Helen Pepple of Hagerstown; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a brother, James R. Metcalf and wife Mazie of Vista, CA.; and two sisters, Kathryn Novak and her husband Milton of Towsen, MD., and Carlyn McCray and her husband William of Baltimore, MD.

A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00am on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at Rest Haven Funeral Home, 1601 Pennsylvania Ave., Hagerstown, with Pastor Eric Henderson officiating. Entombment will follow in Rest haven Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6-8pm on Tuesday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made in Regine's name to Hospice of Washington County, 747 Northern Ave., Hagerstown, MD 21742.

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Published by the Des Moines Register on Apr. 21, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
for Regine Holsinger

8 Entries

Amanda Lavelle

April 25, 2018

Dear Bob & Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in the passing of Regine. May God comfort and keep you close now and in the days ahead.

Sister Regine served with us in God's ministry of Christian Motorcyclists Association (CMA).

Rest in peace in the arms of the Lord, Regine......

With Heartfelt Sympathy and Love,

Dan & Amanda Lavelle, MD State Coordinator
Christian Motorcyclists Association

Fond memories. To Bob and family we will always remember good times and "sweet" Regine. To the younger generation, Family is forever

Carol OBrien

April 24, 2018

Deborah Davis

April 24, 2018

Regine and I started out as patient and nurse. We traveled through months of smiles, jokes, and we spoke openly regarding her life. I learned how wonderful she was and how she and her family made me welcome. Regine was a beautiful spirit and a loving person. I already miss her quick wit and intelligence. I feel a loss, as I sort of felt I was a part of the family and I grew to love them as a true part of my life. Due to circumstances I was unable to continue working. But I would still visit each week. Blessings from God and healing for their broken hearts. Regine was a one of a kind and a lady. She will be missed greatly from all.

April 24, 2018

Mr. Holsinger~
It is with great sadness that we hear of the loss of your wife. We know it creates a huge void in your life. Hopefully the memories will bring you comfort and time will heal your heart. Thinking of you at this most difficult time.
Ron and Robin Brown, Williamsport, MD

Lisa Eckel

April 23, 2018

Mom, you have no more pain, no more suffering. I'm so happy for you. I'll miss you like crazy but I know you're in a much better place. Heaven got a wonderful lady.
All my Love,
Lisa

Keith and Vicki Lyons

April 22, 2018

Regine will be missed. An earthly angel to us all. A women of compassion, kindness and plain ole' down home sweetness. We pray that God will cover Bob and family with strength and peace. Rest well Regine, we will see you again someday.

Bardona Woods

April 21, 2018

Regine was a loving and fiercely protective woman of those that she loved. She made many of us feel as though we were among her closest friends and family. I will forever be grateful for all that Regine did for me and the lessons that she and her mother taught me. Her passing will undoubtedly leave many with sadness but will also fill us with many, many fond memories. Regine, thanks for being like a Mom to me. You'll be remembered as one of the best by many. Love, Bardona

Margaret Ann Thompson

April 21, 2018

Dear Bob and family, I know we all will miss this great lady and my special birthday partner. I'm sure Heavenly Father is already putting her to work ministering to others. May the peace of the Lord be with all of you during this time of separation.

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