Willard Holthaus's obituary , Passed away on October 1, 2022 in Decorah, Iowa

Willard Holthaus

November 9, 1938 - October 1, 2022 (83 years old)

Decorah, Iowa

Willard Holthaus's obituary , Passed away on October 1, 2022 in Decorah, Iowa

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Helms Funeral Homes & Cremation Service

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Willard Holthaus

November 9, 1938 - October 1, 2022 (83 years old)

Decorah, Iowa

Willard Holthaus Obituary

We are sad to announce that on October 1, 2022 we had to say goodbye to Willard Holthaus of Decorah, Iowa. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Willard Holthaus to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Raymond Holthaus and Hilda Holthaus (Bohr); his parents-in-law, Louis and Margaret Elpert; his siblings, Adrian, Inez Schmitt, Ken, Ron and Jane; his brother-in-law Doug Blair; his sister Pat Seiler; his brothers-in-law, William Elpert and James Huber; his niece Theresa Holthaus; and his nephew Philp Blair.

He is survived by: his siblings, Growing and March; his wife Mary Ellen Holthaus (Elpert); his children, Michael Holthaus (Sandra), Mark Holthaus (Trisha), Keith Holthaus (Gina) of Decorah, IA, Stephen Holthaus (Heather) of Ely, MN and Beth Holthaus of Plainview, MN.; his grandchildren, Zoe, Jack, Ben, Blake, Emily, Jared, Lyla and William; his stepgrandchildren, Ashley, Kaitlin and Jake Mohlis; his great grandchildren, Alex, Landon and Parker; his siblings, Judy Bullerman (Norb), David Holthaus, Connie Sande and Maxine Klotzbach (Karl); and his siblings-in-law, Dan Schmitt, Sue Holthaus, Elaine Holthaus, Lorraine Holthaus, Judie Westby (Darrell), Dodie Elpert and Sharon Huber. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

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Funeral arrangement under the care of
Helms Funeral Homes & Cremation Service



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Oct 05

Visitation

Helms Funeral Home
604 South Ave, Decorah, IA 52101

Thu

Oct 06

Visitation

St. Benedict Catholic Church
307 W Main St, Decorah, IA 52101

Thu

Oct 06

Mass of Christian Burial

St. Benedict Catholic Church
307 W Main St, Decorah, IA 52101

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