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Jim Holechek Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 27, 2021.

Jim Holechek

Lincoln, February 26, 1938 - June 24, 2021

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Jeffrey McCabe

June 21, 2023

Miss seeing him with Judy at music events. With the 50th ZOOFEST only a couple weeks away this is even more evident. Always running into wrestlers from East and all around Nebraska who remember his expertise and passion for the great sport of wrestling. I have several of his art pieces around as well reminding me of the breadth of his talents! May he rest in peace.

Pete Andersen

August 4, 2021

My sympathy to you and kids, Judy.

Pat Kaltenberger

July 5, 2021

I am so sorry to hear of Jim´s passing. His legacy at East High for both students and teaching peers will be cherished forever.

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Casey Cantin

July 3, 2021

Condolences and deepest sympathy to the Holechek family. May a lifetime of memories bring some comfort during this difficult time.

Dave Heinzman

July 3, 2021

What a great man , He always encouraged me in sports during high school , we reconnected on facebook .

Lori Gillies-Walker

July 2, 2021

AP English was a tough class, but I loved every minute of it because of Mr. Holechek. My condolences to his family and friends.

Pam Herbert Barger

July 1, 2021

Judy, and family, I offer my sincere condolences. I'll always be grateful to Jim for encouraging, even championing, me in my writing (and music as well). I'm still at it, almost fifty years since graduating from East--a testament to his teaching skill! But most of all, Jim was an admired friend. We're all the worse for the loss.

Link Wilson

July 1, 2021

My condolences to the Holochek family. As an architect I have spent a lifetime preparing and reviewing drawings as well as studying the science of building. So, you can imagine I struggled in Jim´s English classes, but he let me know I had potential. Jim started teaching at East High in 1967. For many young men, at East, 1979 was a watershed year: We saw our friends, coached by Jim Holechek, win gold medals at State. It was a moment we recognized we could do anything in the world, and with Jim´s confidence in all of us we went out and did just that. Jim was the best of mentors, and he will live on in all our hearts and minds forever.

Paul Sok

June 30, 2021

Judy....so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. I had a wonderful time on our trip to Mexico, Central and South America in 1972! WOW..time flies.. Jim was a true gentleman and great coach..he will be missed by many. He always had time to chat.

Kirk Ticknor

June 29, 2021

Judy and family -- I'm so sorry for your loss. I wanted you to know that Jim was a great mentor and influence on my life. He challenged me in AP English and on the wrestling mat. I am deeply grateful for the lessons he taught me in classes and in sports, and I feel like I owe my successes to people like Jim. I always have fond memories of my scrabble matches with him, even tough I rarely could beat him in that game... lol.

Connie and Brent Wenzl

June 28, 2021

We´re so sorry for your loss, Jim will be greatly missed by many but especially by his great grandchildren Dax and Ryne. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Jeanne Slaughter Zolbe

June 28, 2021

One of the greatest blessings about being an excellent teacher and coach is how many lives are touched in such a positive way. Mr. Holechek was just such a man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jodi Flynn Rethmeier

June 28, 2021

What an inspirational teacher, colleague, and gentleman. I was so proud of the critical thinking, analyzing, and writing he showed me I could do when he was my AP English teacher (class of 1984). I was fortunate to work with him when I returned to East as a secretary. God bless you all, and I am so sorry for your loss.

Craig Johnson

June 28, 2021

Judy, your husband was one of the most important influences in my life from the wrestling mat to literature, and most importantly, how to be a good human being. It was always a pleasure to re-connect with you and Jim on my trips back to Lincoln. He was so important to so many, and I can tell you that he will always have a special place in my heart. My condolences and my best to you and your family during this difficult time. Craig

Bobbi & Fred Hall

June 28, 2021

Memories will remain eternal.

Dennis Reed

June 28, 2021

So sorry for your loss. Glad Jim reached out on FB to reconnect. I have two images of him: 1) in his wrestling sweats walking around the mat during pracice; and 2) impeccably dressed in suit and tie between classes. An amazing disciplinarian, he strove to get the best out of us. Great memories.

Wendy Francis

June 27, 2021

Judy, I´m so sorry to hear of Jim´s passing. May you & your family find comfort in the memories of years together. Much love,
Wendy

Jeffrey T McCabe

June 27, 2021

A mentor, friend, colleague, coach......there are not enough titles or associations to cover all of what mattered. Deeply saddened by his far too soon departure but comforted in the immense impact he made on my life and of so many others. I cherish all of our days in the shop, on the mat, in class and at the ZOO BAR!

Andrew Provorse

June 27, 2021

He was a great man. My heart is broken.

Stu Reid

June 27, 2021

He was a great teacher and a great coach! H encouraged his students and athletes to be the best they could be!
Gerda and I send our prayers and condolences to his family! We are so sorry for your loss!

Clark Haberman

June 27, 2021

Judy and Family, My most sincere condolences on your loss. God bless.

Bill and Terri Dimon

June 27, 2021

We are very sad to hear, and offer our condolences to the Holechek family.

Cheryl Whitehall (Hall)

June 27, 2021

My heart and prayers go out to Jim´s family at this difficult time. I have amazing memories of Jim as my teacher. I never worked so hard for any class as I did for his AP English class. He was tough and taught me how to think and analyze. He made me want to do my best-for him. But he convinced me it was for me. I also took his class Vampires, Beasts and Other Things (Can´t remember the name exactly). I remember he loved teaching it. I constructed a 7-foot werewolf that he proudly displayed next to another student´s vampire. Amazing teacher, amazing man.

Mark E. Coyle

June 27, 2021

Deb and I Send Our Sympathy and Prayers to Coach Holechek´s Family !!

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