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David James Holeman Jr.

1933 - 2023

David James Holeman Jr. obituary, 1933-2023, Birdsboro, PA

BORN

1933

DIED

2023

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Dengler-Sowers Funeral Home & Crematory, LLC

144 North Spruce Street

Birdsboro, Pennsylvania

David Holeman Obituary

David James Holeman, Jr., 90 of Douglassville, PA died on Monday, August 7, 2023, at home. Born June 7, 1933 in Litchfield, Illinois, he was the son of the late David James Holeman, Sr. and the late Lola May (Wall) Holeman. He was the husband of the late Shirley Ann (Evans) Holeman. David was a US Marine Corp. veteran during the Korean War. He retired from Hammond Lead Products Inc, Pottstown, PA. David was a member of Amity Twp. Crime Watch; Eastern PA. Backyard fruit growers; Berks and Montgomery Co. PA State Beekeepers Assoc.; Pikeville Sportsman Club; 62 High Club- Pottstown; Campfire Campers; Keyboard Notables-Reading, PA and Coast Guard Aux. 25 years Flotilla Commander 5th Northern Region-11th Division-Flotilla 1. Surviving are sons, David J. Holeman, III (Beverley) of Hammond, IN and Richard A. Holeman of Cecil, WI, daughter, Debra A. Harding (David) of Harrisburg, PA, brothers, Claude Holeman of Cedar Lake, IN and James Holeman of King, WI, sisters, Linda Rickett (Ralph) of Fillmore, IL and Normalee Hoyt of Highland, IL; 4 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother Gerald. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM to 11:45 AM on Saturday, August 12, 2023, at Dengler Funeral Home, 144 N. Spruce Street, Birdsboro, PA. with the funeral service to follow, officiating will be Pastor Dave Simonetti. Interment will be in Pequea Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Gap, PA. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Salvation Army, 301 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602. Dengler Funeral Home, Inc. Birdsboro, PA is in charge of arrangements.

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Published by The Mercury from Aug. 9 to Aug. 10, 2023.

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Joseph Gross

August 14, 2023

I did Meals on Wheels for Dave the last year or so. So very sorry to hear About Dave's passing. Want to make sure his dog Norman has a place to go to.

Robert J. Miklas, AT2AC, USN, 1963-1967.

August 9, 2023

"A marine has passed away today." You have secured your final beachhead. You are now relieved from your post. A job well done fellow veteran. America thanks you for your service to our country in the defense of freedom. The final bugle has sounded and taps is about to sound ending a successful career as a nation“s defender. Farewell fellow veteran. "A marine has passed away today. A Navy Vietnam Veteran.

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