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Helmut Holtz Obituary

Holtz, Helmut A. (Haley) 88, of Webster Groves, MO on Friday May 16, 2008. Beloved husband of Marie Holtz (nee Strippgen) for 65 years; Loving father of Bob Holtz, Sr. and Ellen Holtz Waters; Dear grandfather of Bob Holtz Jr., and Laura Holtz; Great grandfather of Bob III, Erin, and Riley Holtz; Great great grandfather of Kylyn Holtz; Dear brother of Ermagard Kuenzli of Appleton, WI. and the late Arnold Holtz; Dear brother-in-law, uncle, great uncle, cousin and friend. Helmut was born January 11, 1920 in Kiel Germany, grew up in Appleton Wisconsin, served in the US Army Air Force during World War II as a Technical Sergeant and radio instructor. He was a printer by vocation, musician by avocation.Service Wednesday 11:15 a.m. at National Cemetery, Jefferson Barracks (meet behind Cemetery office Wed. 11 a.m.) Memorial contributions may be made to Animal Protective Association, 1705 S. Hanley Rd, St. Louis, MO 63144. Visitation Tuesday 3-7 p.m. at BOPP Chapel, 10610 Manchester Rd., Kirkwood.

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Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch from May 19 to May 20, 2008.

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Your Great Grandchildren Holtz

May 19, 2008

Your singing and magic will forever remain in our hearts.

Jeanie Dobbs

May 19, 2008

Helmut had the courage to be a unique individual. He will be missed.

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