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Richard Michael Holker
1965 - 2025
BORN
1965
DIED
2025
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Richard Holker Obituary
He is survived by his wife, Diane (Koski) Boatman Holker; two step-children, Ashlyn Boatman and Aaron Boatman; mother, Vernice Holker; siblings, Doug (Jamie) Holker, Kim Linton, and Jodi Simmons; two nieces, six nephews; three great-nieces and three great-nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas O. Holker, and his brother, Thomas O. Holker, Jr.
Rick's kind and caring heart and cheerful demeanor will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him.
A Celebration of Life service was held on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at 11:00 AM with visitation one hour prior to service at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2742 Yellowstone Blvd., Anoka, MN.
Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home - Anoka, Minnesota - 763-421-0220 - www.thurston-lindberg.com
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Lyle and Kathy Petersen
September 13, 2025
We are wishing peace for you Diane, Vernice, Jodi, Kim and Doug all the extended family! Just wanted you to know we are thinking of you and praying for you. (Our Zoom link to join from afar was not working.) With sincere sympathy, Kathy & Lyle Petersen
September 11, 2025
He will be missed. God bless
Lisa Hinton
September 11, 2025
He will be greatly missed.
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