In Memory

Stanley Holzhauer

Stanley Holzhauer

 

RAPID CITY, Mich. — Stanley Burkett Holzhauer, 94, died Oct. 16, 2019, at home in Rapid City, Mich.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Francis Elizabeth "Betty" Holzhauer; son, Gregory Holzhauer; and stepson, Otis Johnson; grandchildren, Maike Pacheco and Andrew Holzhauer; and many close friends.

Stan was born Aug. 28, 1925, in Breese. After graduating from high school in 1943, he joined the U.S. Navy during World War II, serving in the South Pacific. He attended Illinois State University on the GI Bill, and after teaching biology in the Bloomington Public School system for 18 years, he became the dean of students for 12 more years until retirement in 1980. His peers voted him as the Outstanding Dean of Students in the State of Illinois in 1977.

Stan moved to northern Michigan in 1980. His passions were teaching the Old and New Testament, conducting mission trips to Mexico and helping others in need. His favorite Old Testament verse was: “Choose this day whom you will serve, but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” Joshua 24:15.

Contributions in Stan's name can be made to the Mission Endowment Fund or the Armonia Designated Fund, c/o First Presbyterian Church, 404 Spruce St., Elk Rapids, MI 49629.

 

RAPID CITY, Mich. — Stanley Burkett Holzhauer, 94, died Oct. 16, 2019, at home in Rapid City, Mich.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Francis Elizabeth "Betty" Holzhauer; son, Gregory Holzhauer; and stepson, Otis Johnson; grandchildren, Maike Pacheco and Andrew Holzhauer; and many close friends.

Stan was born Aug. 28, 1925, in Breese. After graduating from high school in 1943, he joined the U.S. Navy during World War II, serving in the South Pacific. He attended Illinois State University on the GI Bill, and after teaching biology in the Bloomington Public School system for 18 years, he became the dean of students for 12 more years until retirement in 1980. His peers voted him as the Outstanding Dean of Students in the State of Illinois in 1977.

Stan moved to northern Michigan in 1980. His passions were teaching the Old and New Testament, conducting mission trips to Mexico and helping others in need. His favorite Old Testament verse was: “Choose this day whom you will serve, but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” Joshua 24:15.

Contributions in Stan's name can be made to the Mission Endowment Fund or the Armonia Designated Fund, c/o First Presbyterian Church, 404 Spruce St., Elk Rapids, MI 49629.