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Wilmuth Holmberg Obituary
Mr. Holmberg, 88, of Charlotte died Friday, March 12, 2010 at his home. He was born in Tamaqua, PA on November 26, 1921 and was son of the late John W. and Pauline Schumucher Holmberg. Mr. Holmberg was a veteran of the Army Air Corp serving in WWII in the 8th Air Force, 398th Bomb Group, and a retired detective with the Charlotte Police Department. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth Green Holmberg; son John O. Holmberg and wife Sarah, of Lugoff, SC; daughter, Elizabeth Shull and husband Larry of Spartanburg, SC; grandchildren, Brett, Meredith, Elise and Shelley; great-granddaughter, Coralyn; brothers, Elbert, Edward, Robert, Joseph. Elmer and Charles; sisters, Lois Deutch and Pauline Walker. He is preceded in death by son, Robert and brother John
Funeral Services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Monday, March 15th at Holy Comfort Episcopal Church. Interment will follow the service with military honors in the Forest Lawn West Cemetery. Arrangements are in the care of Forest Lawn West Funeral & Cremation Service, 4601 Freedom Drive, Charlotte, NC 28208. Online condolences at www.forestlawnwest.com.
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David Grose
March 15, 2010
I met Mike when I was a rookie police officer in training and he was an instructor in 1973. He was a fine officer and man.
Charles Holmberg
March 15, 2010
Having my older brother Mike pass away is a great loss to the Holmberg family. He truly loved his family & had accomplished a lot in his life. He was part of the greatest generation. My brother often accused me of following his footsteps. He serving in the military as I did when I was eligible & then becoming a police officer as he did. I guess he was right. I always looked up to Mike & was proud to say he was my brother. I will miss him just as much as you will LIb, John, Elizabeth & grandchildren.
Kathie Fenner
March 15, 2010
To a great person with a devil of a sense of humor. Who also managed to keep my brothers in line at the lawn mower repair shop. You will be missed, but not forgotten. Thanks for you fond memories at the "shop" and all the time and help you gave to my family!
March 14, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I have so many fond memories of growing up with Mike and then later working with him at the Cop Shop. He was one of the few that could get my Mother's(Olive) "goat" real fast. I'm so sorry to hear he is gone.
Susan, Scooter (Chris), Suzanne and Kristin
Kathi Charles
March 14, 2010
We will always lovingly remember "UNCLE MIKE".
Our thoughts and prayers are with his dear family.
Be Blessed,
Kathi and Ted Charles
connie collins becton
March 14, 2010
My condolences to your family on the death of Mr. Holmberg. I recently lost my father, Bob Collins, ( of Hickory NC) who served with Mr. Holmberg in England during WWII with the 398th Bomb Group. Dad was a waist gunner on a B-17 (triangle W). Dad often talked about Mr. Holmberg and visited him several times in Charlotte. I live in Charlotte not far from your house. I know that you are proud of Mr. Holmberg and suffer a great loss in his passing. No words can be said for him, my father and others who served their country...other than "They truly were part of the GREATEST GENERATION" May your family find peace during these coming days of sadness, but can rest in the knowledge that Mr. Homlberg is living with the glory of God, above the clouds that he once flew among during the war.
Kenny Harnach
March 14, 2010
Mike would say it straight and homest. All the years we worked together at the mower shop for over 20 years. We ate together with Bibby and Robby at Morrisons at Southpark. Just times talking to Mike could make a diference in your day. Please rest now. I'll miss you more then some could and would understand.
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