Freeman O. Holt Obituary (1920 - 2009)

FREEMAN "FRITZ" HOLT Freeman "Fritz" Holt, age 89, of Menomonie, WI died peacefully at the Red Cedar Medical Center on Wednesday, November 25, 2009 surrounded by his family. Fritz was born in Eleva, WI to Conrad and Emily Holt on April 17, 1920. After graduating from Fairview School, Fritz moved to Menomonie and completed coursework in automotive mechanics. He worked at Berg's Automotive Center and then farmed for fifteen years. After farming, he was employed by Rusk Implement as a farm machinery mechanic until his retirement. Fritz had a natural talent for making and fixing things and even after retiring, he continued to help many area farmers with their machinery repairs. He enjoyed traveling and the annual fishing trip to Canada with his family. Fritz married Phyllis Dennis in 1942. He was an active member of Peace Lutheran church. Fritz is survived by Phyllis, his wife of 67 years; son Dennis (Jeri) Holt of Elk Mound, WI and their children, Dan (Kaye) Holt of Eau Claire, Jennifer (Brian) Remme of Hudson, WI and Jennifer (Jeffrey) Ruedebusch of Madison, WI; son Robert (Bonnie) Holt of Maple Grove, MN and their children, Jason Holt of Mound, MN, Justin Holt of St. Paul, MN and Michelle (David) Tully of Oswego, IL; and daughter Debra (Ron) Verdon of Menomonie, WI and their son Ryan Verdon. He is further survived by sisters, Mildred Weaver of Shoreview, MN and Shirley Radtke of Altoona, WI; nine great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Fritz was preceded in death by his parents, sister Leone Hansen and brother Lester Holt. The family wishes to thank the staff of Country Terrace and Red Cedar Medical Center for their kind and loving care given to Fritz. A visitation is scheduled for Sunday, November 29, 2009 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at Olson Funeral Home at 615 Wilson Ave., Menomonie, WI. A Funeral Service is scheduled for Monday, November 30, 2009 at 11:00 am at Peace Lutheran church, 917 7th Street, Menomonie, WI, with Pastor David Whelan officiating. There will also be visitation at the church one hour prior to the service on Monday. Memorials are suggested to Peace Lutheran Church Building Fund. To express condolences online, please visit obituaries at www.olsonfuneral.com