Ernest D. Holt
Thursday, October 26, 1933
Date of Death:
Thursday, October 15, 2015
Age:
81 years old
Visitation
Date: Monday October 19, 2015
Time: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Second Visitation
Date: Tuesday October 20, 2015
Time: 10:00 am - 10:30 am
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Funeral Service
Date: Tuesday October 20, 2015
Time: 10:30 am
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Burial
Location: Grandview Memorial Gardens [ view map ]
Thursday, October 26, 1933
Date of Death:
Thursday, October 15, 2015
Age:
81 years old
Thursday, October 26, 1933
Date of Death:
Thursday, October 15, 2015
Age:
81 years old
Ernest D. Holt
The funeral for Ernest D. Holt will be on Tuesday October 20, 2015 at 10:30am at the River Park Chapel, Macken Funeral Home in Rochester with Majors James and Paulette Frye officiating. Burial will be in Grandview Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 4:00pm to 7:00pm on Monday evening and ½ hour prior to the service on Tuesday at the River Park Chapel, Macken Funeral Home.
Mr. Holt, age 81, of Rochester passed at his home on October 15, 2015. He was born on October 26, 1933 in Salem Township to Clarence and Margaret (Smith) Holt.
He married Gloria Posey on May 17, 1958 in Rock Dell at East St. Olaf Church. Ernie worked at the Rochester State Hospital for 16 years and then drove Rochester City Lines for 27 years. Ernie enjoyed racing his #11 stock car in his younger years, fishing, deer hunting, and going on vacations to the family cabin in northern Wisconsin.
Survivors include his wife Gloria (Posey) Holt; children Ernest (Kim) Holt of Chatfield and Stephanie (David) Garness of Rochester; grandchildren Bobbi Jo, Kenneth, Andrew, Hannah, Grace and Anthony; six great grandchildren; four brothers, Clarence, Joe, Dale and Bob; two sisters, Delores and Middie. He is preceded in death by his parents, a young sister Lorraine and brother John.
The family would like to express their gratitude to the wonderful care from Seasons Hospice and a special thank you to Sara, the morning nurse.
Macken Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements; online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com
Condolences
The family of Ernest D. Holt has received the following condolences.
mom is in the nursing so I am writing this for her. She was very sad when I told her that Ernie had passed away. You have kher sincere sympathy..
Dear Kenny, Sarah and all the Holt Family.
Just wanted you all to know I am thinking of your family. Hold each other tight. Grandpa will be watching from Heaven looking out for all who he loves.
Love.
Aunt Fran
Gloria, so sorry to hear of Ernies passing.
Your in my prayers.
Kathy
Gloria: Thinking of you all. I was saddened to hear of the loss of Ernie. He was a kind person and always a joy to be around. I will treasure the great memories of Uncle Ernie.
So sorry for your loss. Praying God brings comfort to you all.
It is sad to see that Ernie has past, we had a lot of great memories up North at the cabin in Hayward when I was younger. It is too bad in the later years I did not see him as much and will miss him even more. Ernie was a kind, gentle, and caring man.
His family is in my prayers,
Travis Boss
Bob, Linda and Family,
Sending prayers out to you at this time. Know that Ernie will be with you always and you will meet again.
Hugs & Love
Marje Weatherly
My thoughts and prayers are with you Aunt Gloria and family. Although I haven't seen you and Uncle Ernie in a long time, I still think of all. I love you and will always. God bless
Your niece Denise Anys
Steph, sorry to hear about your dad. I will pray a special prayer for him when I spend my time in adoration Monday evening in our chapel. Take care,
We are so sorry for your loss-he wil definately be missed.
Sorry to hear about Ernie. He was one of a kind and a smile that would light up anyone. Hugs to all of the family.
Big Mike and Dawn