Brenda (Verdon) Holtzman Obituary (1959

Brenda (Verdon) Holtzman, age 60, a Menomonie, WI native passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2019at her home surrounded by loved ones after a hard fought battle with cancer. She was born March 12, 1959 in Menomonie, WI to Lawrence "Dyke" Verdon. and Ruth (Kincaide) Verdon. She grew up in the Menomonie area and graduated from Menomonie High School before heading east to Virginia where she spent the next 40 years until returning home to Menomonie earlier this year. Brenda married John K. Holtzman Aug. 1, 1979 in Alexandria, Virginia They had three children and were married for 38 years before John passed in 2017.Brenda dedicated her life to helping others and worked with children with special needs until retiring from Fairfax County Public Schools after 21 years this past June. Brenda is survived by her, Mother, Ruth Verdon of Menomonie, Brothers; Lawrence "Larry" Verdon of Wheeler, WI, David (Betty) Verdon of Menomonie, Ron (Debbie) Verdon of Menomonie, her Children and Grandchildren, two Sons, John (Irene) Holtzman of Milford, VA, Kevin Holtzman of Menomonie, WI., and Daughter, Christina (Sam) Hillmon of Woodbridge, VA., She is also survived by 7 grandchildren; Victoria, Isaiah, John, Aden, Anaya, Kyra, & Jaida. As well as many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. A gathering to honor Brenda will be held Saturday, November 16, 2019 from 3pm -6pm at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall. 602 West Main Street, Wheeler, WI 54772.