Arthur M. Holmer

August 28, 2011. I am Paul Edstrom, a cousin of Art Holmer. His mother was a sister to my father who was a pastor in Augustana Lutheran Church and eventually in the ELCA. I would like to communicate with any of Art's family who is willing. My email address is [email protected].

Dear Holmer Family:
When I saw Pastor Holmer's photo in the Trib, my heart went back to Gethsemane Lutheran on Pernod and Hampton in South St. Louis! Pastor was so wonderful to me and my family, kind and loving and always understanding of our many struggles. He strengthened my faith-life as I started my confirmation under his kind instruction. Some of my favorite memories are of him leading our Children's Choir. I attended Valpo, met and married my husband there, and have spent my...

Dear Alice and familly,
We have lost touch over the years but I have many fond memories of you folks. I remember visiting Art's parents in Pennsyvania the summer of 1946. We were with Celia and Thure Holmer who lived in DuBois. Paul and I were packing up to go to India that fall. When we were on furlough in 1953 Paul spent 2 months doing deputation in the Northwest and I joined him with our 3 children in Salt Lake City where we stayed with Art's sister and husband. I remember when...

Pastor Art Holmer and Alice warmly welcomed our family at Bethlehem Lutheran Church many years ago. We are sad at his death and grateful for his love.

Linda & Ron Elsdon, Danville, CA

Delbert, Paul, and I always remembered our Bethlehem years with great affection. The refreshing ministry of Arthur Holmer was a huge part of that. God bless his memory. Carolyn Jacobson

I have many good memories of Art Holmer as I spent time with the family and friend Mary during my high school years. I extend my deepest sympathies to the family yet celebrate the victory won as he joins the host of angels in heaven.