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John Holbrook Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Jacobs-Lundholm Funeral Home and Crematory - Florence on Mar. 2, 2026.
Florence – John Holbrook, 88, of Florence, WI, passed away on February 28, 2026, surrounded by his family at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay, WI.

John was born on September 30, 1937, in Plymouth, WI, to the late Robert and Leona (Bermke) Holbrook.

He graduated from Waldo High School. After high school, John served and was honorably discharged from the United States Army and National Guard. He then worked for the Sheboygan County Highway Department until moving to Florence to raise his family, where he worked and retired from the Florence County Highway Department. In addition to his career, John served his community as a Town of Florence Supervisor for eighteen years.

John will be remembered for his love of family and his sense of humor. He truly cherished his time spent with his family and wife, creating many great memories that will live on in the hearts of all who knew him.

John married Bonita in 1967, and together they shared fifty-eight beautiful years.

He is survived by his loving wife, Bonnie; his children, Jody (Bryan) Knauer of Appleton, WI, Jen (Chris) Steber of Florence, WI, and Jamie Goudreau of Eagle, WI; and grandchildren, Matthew Knauer, Nathan Knauer, and Bradly Steber.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Jason Goudreau.

The family would like to thank the Florence County Rescue Squad and the nursing staff of St. Vincent Hospital and Unity Hospice for their care and compassion.

A Gathering of Remembrance will be held from 11:00 until 2:00 p.m., on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Jacobs-Lundholm Funeral Home, Florence, WI. Please come to visit with the family and share memories of John during those hours.

Friends may leave condolences and tributes to John's family online at www.jacobsfuneralhomes.com

The family has chosen Jacobs-Lundholm Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Florence, WI, to honor John's legacy of life.

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March 4, 2026

Janell White posted to the memorial.

March 3, 2026

Jennifer Spindler posted to the memorial.

March 3, 2026

Mary Roethel posted to the memorial.

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Janell White

March 4, 2026

My deepest sympathy to the Holbrook family and friends on your loss of John. I recall his sense of humor and his many years of service to the town of Florence.

Jennifer Spindler

March 3, 2026

So very sorry for your loss!! I have great memories of him

Mary Roethel

March 3, 2026

Bonnie, we are sad to hear of John´s passing, we had a lot of laughs together at Dina Mia´s. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mary & Bob

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Visitation

11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Jacobs-Lundholm Funeral Home

417 Central Avenue, Florence, WI 54121

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