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John Thomas Holm

1961 - 2018

John Thomas Holm obituary, 1961-2018, Beavercreek, OH

John Holm Obituary

John Thomas Holm

Beavercreek - John Thomas Holm, 56, of Beavercreek, OH passed away at home on Sept. 9. He fought a very courageous battle against pancreatic cancer for almost five years.

John was born to Thomas and Bonnie (Soren) Holm in Des Moines on Nov. 27, 1961. He graduated from Ankeny High School, earned a Bachelor's Degree in Education from the University of Northern Iowa, and a Master's Degree in Education from Wright State University. John retired in 2015 from Wright State, where he was the Director of the Math Learning Center and had 30 years of experience in math education. He was a faithful member of Christ United Methodist Church, where he was an usher.

John was a loving husband to his wife Susan for 33 years, and devoted father to David (24) and Sarah (22). He was patient and kind, with a gentle, calm personality. He enjoyed reading, movies, walks in nature, biking, sports, traveling, and good food, especially sweets.

John was preceded in death by his father, Tom; father-in-law, Bruce Schaeffer; uncle, Dick Holm; and nephew, Jeff Czapla. He is survived by his wife and children; mother, Bonnie Holm; brother, Dan (Jennifer) Holm and nephew Jeydon; mother-in-law, Joan Schaeffer; sister-in-law Karen (Rick) Czapla and niece Sophie; and other loving extended family.

Family will greet friends Sunday, Sept. 16, from 2-5 p.m. at Routsong Funeral Home in Kettering, OH. Memorial Service will take place on Monday, Sept. 17th at 10 a.m. at Christ United Methodist Church in Kettering.

Memorial contributions may be made in John's name to Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research, 415 Crossways Park Drive, Suite D, Woodbury, NY 11797; Christ UMC; or Ohio's Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Ave, Dayton, OH 45420.

Published by the Des Moines Register on Sep. 15, 2018.
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For your loss.May God provide tender comfort through his word the Bible during this most difficult time. 2 Cor. 3-4,

Dale Shores

September 13, 2018

I'm very sorry for your loss. Please find comfort in the promise found out John 6: 40.

September 13, 2018

Susan, David, and Sarah,
John was one of the kindest men we knew. He loved you all very much. May your memories bring you peace and comfort.
With Sympathy,
Rhonda and Tony

Rhonda Berger

September 13, 2018

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2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Routsong Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Kettering

2100 E. Stroop Rd, Dayton, OH 45429

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17

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10:00 a.m.

Christ United Methodist Church

3440 Shroyer Rd, Kettering, OH

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2100 E. Stroop Rd, Dayton, OH 45429

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