John-Holden-Obituary

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John R. Holden

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

1921 - 2015 (Age 94)

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DIED
June 24, 2015
AGE
94
LOCATION
Sheboygan, Wisconsin

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John R. Holden, age 94, of Sheboygan, died Wednesday morning, June 24, 2015 at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice in Sheboygan Falls, WI. He was born February 28, 1921 in La Valle, Wisconsin to John E. and Ruth (Garfoot) Holden. He was a graduate of Platteville High School, Class of 1938. ...

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I was thinking about Hilda this week, as I believe her birthday was June 12. My memories of Uncle John and Aunt Hilda remain vivid, and very much valued. They were meaningful presences in my life.

Remembering my dear uncle, a loving husband, father, grandfather, and a superbly accomplished and caring leader in his field.

I am a current ACUITY employee and I attended Mr. Holden's funeral service today. I first came to work at then Heritage Insurance in 1981 as a commercial underwriting trainee. A few years later I left to go to a professional baseball umpire school so from that point on he referred to me as the "Umpire". Mr. Holden went on to hire me on 3 different occasions explaining why once by saying "at least you work hard for me while you're here". We always enjoyed talking about baseball & his beloved...

Our Deepest Sympathies on your loss. What a man he was, always involoved and making a difference. Our Best to the family. Coastal Cardiology, PLLC - Corpus Christi, Texas.

My first boss and mentor as a lawyer some 49 years ago, John Holden was the man who taught me the value of hard work and preparation. My heartfelt condolences for your loss. He was the best.

Our sincere sympathies, wishing you comfort & peace. A remarkable life, to accomplish so much.

Blessings -

Our sincere sympathy. We always enjoyed having the Holdens as our customers at the Log Cabin. Ruth and George Schoneman

John, you're a Great Boss and Friend.
REST WELL! George Loewen

From Franklin, Wisconsin to Sheboygan, Wisconsin; From the State of Wisconsin to the United States of America; From Farmhouse to Beautiful Corporate Headquarters Facility; You never waivered in your direction or your "Pursuit of Excellence". Rest easy, as Acuity is in good hands. God Bless You and your Family.