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Jack Hollenbeck Obituary
On Aug. 3, 1958 he married Antoinette Anthony of Bay City.
He is survived by his wife; three children, Martyn and Laura Hollenbeck, Brian Hollenbeck, Jacki Hollenbeck all of Midland; six grandchildren, Georgia (John) Gay, Mallorie Hollenbeck, Ashley (Leo) Downs, Janae Hollenbeck and fiancé Luke Zimmerman, Shea Hollenbeck and Lex Hollenbeck; two great-grandchildren, Carlisle Downs, Allie Gay.
Jack was a quiet man who lived by the concept that the highest form of appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them. He taught us to appreciate everyone, be honest and to show up to work. He retired from General Motor after 35 years in 1996 but always worked a second job for local funeral homes for 55 years having started with Wilson Funeral Home in 1964. After he fully retired from GM, Jack went back to working at Wilson MILLER Funeral Home until retiring in 2017 due to health reasons. Jack felt working at the funeral home was a calling he did not believe the focus was on death but rather serving the living, the survivors to help them deal with their grief. He believed that "Grief shared is grief diminished and joy shared is joy increases". He was a member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Midland Odd Fellows Lodge 418 where held the position of Grand Noble, and American Legion Berryhill Post 615. He and Toni wintered in Las Vegas for many year where he also worked at the former Hites Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Jack will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 25, 2019 at Aldersgate United Methodist Church with the Rev. Michael T. Sawicki officiating. Interment will be in Midland City Cemetery at a later date. The family will receive guests at Wilson MILLER Funeral Home, 4210 N. Saginaw Road, Midland on Thursday from 2-8 p.m. and at the church on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Jack's name may be offered to Woodland Hospice Place in Mount Pleasant. Personal messages of condolence maybe offered to the family at www.wilson-miller.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Jack Hollenbeck
January 22, 2019
My family has many happy memories of Jack and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Sally Berry North Port, FL
Eric Bilow
January 22, 2019
Having the good fortune to have known Jack as a friend, I am certainly saddened by this news. I certainly can remember all of the fun times with Jack and the Hollenbeck family and my parents up in Gladwin. I think that If everyone in the world could have even a little bit more of Jack's calm demeanor, we would all be better for it.
Prayers out to all of the Hollenbeck family.
Love and Respect,
Eric and Debbie Bilow
January 22, 2019
Tony Brian and family sorry for your loss.
Pat Retherford
January 21, 2019
Dear Toni and Family,
We are so sad to hear about Jack passing, he will be missed by many. He was a good husband, a good dad, a good neighbor and a good man. Our prayers are with you.
Sent with Love,
Pat and Chuck Retherford
January 21, 2019
Brian - we are so sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you
Terry and Gerry James
Sharon (Chubb ) Beamish
January 21, 2019
Tony so sorry to read of Jack's passing. He was a great friend of mine many years ago and was such a great man. He will be sadly missed by all. My prayers are with you.
david loubert
January 21, 2019
TONY IM SO SORRY ,JACK WAS A GOOD MAN AND A GOOD FRIEND TO MY FATHER,IF THERES ANYTHING I
CAN DO ILL BE HERE. LOVE DAVID AND CYNDY
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