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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Lawrence Martin
Holzmeister
June 26, 1922 – January 17, 2012
Obituary
Lawrence Martin Holzmeister was born June 26, 1922, in Loretta, KS, to the late John and Susanna (Herman) Holzmeister. He passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2012, in the Gove County Medical Center at Quinter at the age of 89.
As a child, he attended grade school in Otis, KS and graduated from Otis High School with the class of 1942. He was always so proud to be an Army Veteran of WWII. He entered the service October 27, 1942 and was honorably discharged October 26, 1945.
On April 21, 1947, Lawrence was united in marriage to Frances Bollig in St. Anthony Catholic Church at St. Peter. KS. Together they farmed in the Gove County area until moving to Quinter in 2005. Lawrence was truly a steward of the earth as he thoroughly enjoyed farming his crops and tending his cattle. Frances passed away July 31, 2006.
As an active member of the community, he belonged to the Wheatland VFW Post #2864 in Grinnell, the American Legion George M. Scott Post #301 in Grainfield, the Angelus Knights of Columbus in Angelus, and the 40 & 8 Boxcar Club in Hays. He also served on numerous school boards and was a past Sheridan County Commissioner.
During his spare time, Lawrence loved playing pitch, and talking about old times. He treasured times spent with his grandchildren and was always loving and supportive.
Those left to mourn his passing are his children, Kathleen Bieker and husband, Lavern, of McCook, NE, Mary Lou Zerr and husband, Alfred, of Flint, TX, John Holzmeister and wife, Joyce, Raymond Holzmeister and wife, Angela, all of Oakley; thirteen grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; three brothers, Hubert and wife, Eleanor, of Quinter, Edwin and wife, Darlene, of Hays, Abraham and wife, Pauline, of Salina; and a sister, Josephine Kuntz of Quinter.
His wife, Frances; three brothers, Arone, Arnold, and Sylvester; a sister, Frieda Waldman; and a grandson, preceded him in death.
Visitation will be 5-7 PM Sunday, January 22, 2012 in Schmitt Funeral Home at Quinter with a Vigil service at 7:00 P.M. Services for Lawrence are 10:30 A.M. Monday, January 23, 2012 in Sacred Heart Catholic Church at Park, KS with Fathers James Thomas and Basil Torrez officiating. Interment is in the Kansas Veterans' Cemetery at WaKeeney, KS.
Memorials are suggested to the Gove County LTC (Independent Living) and can be sent in care of Schmitt Funeral Home, 901 S Main, Quinter, KS 67752.
As a child, he attended grade school in Otis, KS and graduated from Otis High School with the class of 1942. He was always so proud to be an Army Veteran of WWII. He entered the service October 27, 1942 and was honorably discharged October 26, 1945.
On April 21, 1947, Lawrence was united in marriage to Frances Bollig in St. Anthony Catholic Church at St. Peter. KS. Together they farmed in the Gove County area until moving to Quinter in 2005. Lawrence was truly a steward of the earth as he thoroughly enjoyed farming his crops and tending his cattle. Frances passed away July 31, 2006.
As an active member of the community, he belonged to the Wheatland VFW Post #2864 in Grinnell, the American Legion George M. Scott Post #301 in Grainfield, the Angelus Knights of Columbus in Angelus, and the 40 & 8 Boxcar Club in Hays. He also served on numerous school boards and was a past Sheridan County Commissioner.
During his spare time, Lawrence loved playing pitch, and talking about old times. He treasured times spent with his grandchildren and was always loving and supportive.
Those left to mourn his passing are his children, Kathleen Bieker and husband, Lavern, of McCook, NE, Mary Lou Zerr and husband, Alfred, of Flint, TX, John Holzmeister and wife, Joyce, Raymond Holzmeister and wife, Angela, all of Oakley; thirteen grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; three brothers, Hubert and wife, Eleanor, of Quinter, Edwin and wife, Darlene, of Hays, Abraham and wife, Pauline, of Salina; and a sister, Josephine Kuntz of Quinter.
His wife, Frances; three brothers, Arone, Arnold, and Sylvester; a sister, Frieda Waldman; and a grandson, preceded him in death.
Visitation will be 5-7 PM Sunday, January 22, 2012 in Schmitt Funeral Home at Quinter with a Vigil service at 7:00 P.M. Services for Lawrence are 10:30 A.M. Monday, January 23, 2012 in Sacred Heart Catholic Church at Park, KS with Fathers James Thomas and Basil Torrez officiating. Interment is in the Kansas Veterans' Cemetery at WaKeeney, KS.
Memorials are suggested to the Gove County LTC (Independent Living) and can be sent in care of Schmitt Funeral Home, 901 S Main, Quinter, KS 67752.
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