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Donald Byrl Holliday

Dec 18, 1929 - May 23, 2019

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Though we are many miles away, please know we hold you close in our hearts and prayers.

Don was such a sweet man. I will always remember fondly the memories of Christmas' past that I shared with him and Rita. There is a special place in my heart for him and he will never be forgotten. My sincerest condolences and prayers for Don's family and loved ones.

We will miss Don greatly. Remember the joy he brought to everyone he came in contact with.

This man was a great man! He will be missed by myself and many. He was like another Father to me! I am unable to come to this on this day, but my mind and heart and soul will be with you all on this day. Saying Prayers for all the family members especially his loving wife Rita Holliday, Darin Holliday, Samantha Holliday- Zehrung,William Holliday, Jerry Zehrung, and Katelyn Zehrung, as well as other family. I hope you will accept my condolences and prayers and feelings of sympathy and sorrow...

We've all had so much fun together, your leaving another hole in our hearts!! Betty

Uncle Don you will truly be missed by all...thank you for showing me the joy of fishing and woodworking

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Obituary

Donald's Obituary

 

 

                Donald B. Holliday, 89 of Hokah, MN, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at Springbrook Village in La Crescent. He was born in La Crosse, WI, on December 18, 1929 to Seward and Lois Holliday. On October 5, 1957 he married Rita J. Hostrawser in the Hokah United Methodist Church. Don had worked for 41 years at Trane Company, retiring as a quality Control Inspector in 1990.

                In addition to his wife Rita, he is survived by his son Darin Holliday of La Crosse, granddaughter Samantha (Jerry) Zehrung of Wausau, WI, grandson William Holliday of Winona, MN and great granddaughter Katelyn Zehrung of Wausau. Don was preceded in death by one daughter Amy Sue, one sister Arlys, two brothers Merl and Robert and one grandson Thomas.

A celebration of Don’s life will be held on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 from 5 until 7 P.M. at Schumacher-Kish Funeral and Cremation Services La Crescent chapel; 111 South Oak St. Private burial will take place at a later date in Mount Hope Cemetery, Hokah.

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