Russell Holtman
October 08, 1929 - April 18, 2016
Obituary
Holtman, Russell Allen, Sr. of Freeland, MI, went to be with the LORD on Monday, April 18, 2016, in Saginaw, MI. He was 86 years old. Russell was born in Saginaw, MI on October 8, 1929. He was a veteran of the Korean War. He married Arlene Coty on January 31, 1953; she survives him. Russell worked as a foreman for the City of Saginaw Water and Sewer Department for 36 years. He was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church. Russell was involved in Right to Life and Knights of Columbus. Surviving are his wife, Arlene Holtman; eight children and spouses: Russell (Loretta) Holtman Jr., Thomas (Marion) Holtman, Lori (Rolland) Rivette, Edward Holtman, Michael (Kelly) Holtman, William (Corinne) Holtman, Debra (Greg) Krzciok, Robert (Amy) Holtman; 24 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Russell is preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Dottie (Curry) Holtman, and siblings; Marcolene, Curry, Warren, Don, Fred and Joann. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to St. Agnes Church, Stone Crest Assisted Living and Covenant Harrison. FUNERAL: A Funeral Liturgy will take place at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at St. Agnes Catholic Church, 300 Johnson Street. Rev. Fr. Robert Deland will officiate. Rite of Committal and Military Honors under the auspices of the United States Army and American Legion Post #439. VISITATION: Friends are welcome to visit with the family at the Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter Rd. (off State) on Tuesday, April 19, 2016 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. A Vigil Service will take place at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday evening. Russell will lie in state at the church on Wednesday from 12:30 p.m. until the time of the Mass. MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Saginaw County Right to Life. Please share your thoughts and memories at the funeral home, church or through www.deislerfuneralhome.com.
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Ruth Dodge-Arnold
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Dearest Holtman Family,
I am so saddened and sorry for the loss of you father and husband. You are all in my thoughts and prayers!
Sincerely and with much love,
Ruth Dodge-Arnold
and family
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jeri sherman
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Russ, So sorry to hear of your father's passing. It's never an easy part of life we must go through, but hold on to your memories and fun times you had with your dad, and hopefully it will make these difficult times somewhat easier. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jeri Rushlow Sherman
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Helen Weiss
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Dear Arlene, and family
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. We know it is a blessing for Russ but a big loss for the rest of you. We are sorry that we can't be with you during this difficult time. We will remember you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Helen and Terry
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Nita Kovach
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To the entire Holtman family,
I was so sorry to hear about the passing of Russ. Please know my thoughts are with you, and I will pray for him, and all of you. I live in the NYC area, or I would have come to help comfort you in person.
Love,
Nita Kovach (sister of Loretta Holtman)
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Donald Couturier
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Russ and Lori,
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Our deepest and heartfelt sympathy, may God comfort you in your hours of need.
Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
From our hearts,
Don and Jann Couturier
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