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Robin McCabe
June 18, 2023
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.
Robin McCabe
June 18, 2019
Remembering my dear uncle, a loving husband, father, grandfather, and a superbly accomplished and caring leader in his field.
Kevin Raeder
June 29, 2015
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 Green Bay Packers. My wife and I trace our ancestry to some of the original incorporators of present day ACUITY and Mr Holden shepherded the company from those humble beginnings to the current management team. When I thought about returning to Heritage the last time in 1993 he knew I soon would not have a job but he treated me very fairly anyway. You have my condolences on his passing but I wanted his family to know that I was glad to have known and worked for the "Benevolent Dictator".
June 29, 2015
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.
Peter Bjork
June 29, 2015
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.
Mary & Lon (Herzfeldt) Johnson
June 29, 2015
Our sincere sympathies, wishing you comfort & peace. A remarkable life, to accomplish so much.
Blessings -
June 29, 2015
Our sincere sympathy. We always enjoyed having the Holdens as our customers at the Log Cabin. Ruth and George Schoneman
George Loewen
June 28, 2015
John, you're a Great Boss and Friend.
REST WELL! George Loewen
Skip Sangerl
June 28, 2015
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.
Daniel Anderson, Judge (Retired)
June 28, 2015
My heart felt condolences. Your father was an outstanding man. I always considered him to be a supporter and mentor after my appointment to the bench.
Sandra Holden
June 27, 2015
Rest in peace Uncle John. You are now reunited with Aunt Hilda in love. The family will miss you.
Mrs. Robertson
June 27, 2015
My condolences to the family. May the God who gives peace be with all of you and help you cope during this difficult time.
Joanie and Floyd ``Bucky'' Harris
June 27, 2015
Sending many thoughts and sympathy to the entire Holden family. We go back many years in our friendships with Don and Blair, all graduating from Reedsburg High together. We didn't have the pleasure of knowing John as well as his brothers, but we enjoyed reading about his life and accomplishments that made an important and lasting impact on his community. We continue to miss Blair and think of him often too. We send our regards to Don.
Jane Goebel
June 27, 2015
Liz - with sympathy and prayers for you and your family.
Liz - with deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Jane Goebel
June 27, 2015
Robin McCabe
June 26, 2015
I count myself fortunate to have had John and Hilda as my dear Uncle and Aunt. John lived a life of professional accomplishment and advocacy for meaningful causes. He was enormously proud of his family, justifiably so. I will miss him.
deb hoffman
June 25, 2015
dear sweet john it has only been one day and I miss you so much already, for the last 6 years you have been my best friend and have become a huge part of my family, I will always love you and miss you, rip my friend
richard Mahler
June 25, 2015
condolences out to the family. I washed John's windows for years he was a kind man and I always enjoyed working for him and his wife.
Brian Anderson
June 25, 2015
I helped Deb and the Holden family with John's care 2 to 3 years ago. He had so many interesting stories to share about life and business. One day John mistakenly called me Byron (instead of Brian) and since then I became "Lord Byron", which was quite a promotion, haha. Many fond memories of the time spent with John at his home.
Dennis Ohl
June 25, 2015
John was a very good friend, and I will miss him greatly. He certainly had a large and positive impact on Sheboygan, and built s strong foundation for Acuity Insurance for continued growth.
June 25, 2015
Our condolences to the family. May you find comfort in god's word found at Isaiah 62:1.
June 25, 2015
I have know John for a long time. We belonged to a group of oldies ( about a dozen ) that would meet,socially, occasionally and just relax and have a great time. Almost all of this group has passed in the last few years, I,m a survivor. I now reside in Appleton and I'm cofined to a Motorized wheel chair. so, Sorrily I cannot attend the servce. I will miss John's dry sense of humor. My sincere sympathy to all of his Family'
deb hoffman
June 25, 2015
dear sweet john has been my best friend for the last 6 years and today is only the first day without him and I am finding myself so lost, I miss him very much we did everything together, john has become a huge part of my family, he had become my life. RIP my good friend I will always love you and miss you.
devica
June 25, 2015
I'm so sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort bring you peace during this difficult time. Psalms 94:18,19 brings out that God will comfort and support you.
Kelly Heyn
June 25, 2015
John was a very sweet man and a wonderful Rotary luncheon buddy. As his eyesight failed he continued to take great interest in the community, and with the support of his friend Debbie, he got out and about as much as possible. He really seemed to enjoy the holidays - especially doing his Christmas rounds, delivering fruit baskets and good cheer. He will be missed.
Lee Norcross
June 25, 2015
Learned much from John in the years a worked for him at Heritage Insurance
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