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David Holck Obituary

Holck, David W. Passed away unexpectedly on July 22, 2012, at the age of 73. Loving dad of Lynne Champion and Jeff (Jayne) Holck. Loving grandpa of Jordyn (Michael Hintz) Champion and Melissa and Jennifer Holck. Dear great-grandpa of Lilliana Champion. Dear brother of George (Judy), Carl Richard (Janice) Wray and Nancy Carpenter. Further survived by his former spouse Barbara (Richard) Aschom and former spouse Linda Holck and numerous friends. Visitation will be held at the Funeral Home Saturday, July 28, from 2:00-5:00 PM. Funeral services and military honors at 5:00 PM. Private interment. David retired from the Milwaukee Fire Department as a lieutenant after 35 years of dedicated service. Memorials to the Prostate Cancer Foundation are appreciated.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel from Jul. 25 to Jul. 26, 2012.

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Dawn (Bartol) Gehlhoff

July 31, 2012

Jeff, Lynne, and families,
I was saddened to read about your Dad in the paper. May fond memories of him bring you comfort.
Keeping you in my prayers,

Garrett Boyd

July 25, 2012

I have worked under Lt. Holck's command. His family and friends can be very proud of his accomplishments with the MFD. Lt. Holck was a great guy to have in the firehouse. I'm sure he was much loved and will be missed. My condolences to his family.

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