Alvin Holtz

Obituary

Alvin Earl Paul Holtz was born on February 23, 1931, in Acoma Township, McLeod County, Minnesota. He was the son of Otto and Clara (Hollman) Holtz. Alvin was baptized as an infant and was later confirmed in his faith as a youth both at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Acoma Township. He received his education in Acoma Township and later at the Hutchinson High School where he graduated with the class of 1950.

On April 10, 1951, Alvin was united in marriage to Marion Plath at Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. This marriage was blessed with five children, Barbara, Sandra, Gregory, William, and Mark. Alvin and Marion lived at the family farm in Acoma Township until they moved to Prince of Peace Retirement Living in Hutchinson in 2008. On January 15, 2014, they became residents at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson. They shared 66 years of marriage together until Marion passed away on June 27, 2017.

Alvin was employed at 3M in Hutchinson for 32 years until he retired in 1989. He also farmed in Acoma Township. Alvin was a member of Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson.

Alvin enjoyed woodworking and was often referred to as “Mr. Fixit”. He also enjoyed fishing, ice fish spearing, hunting, and watching the Minnesota Twins Baseball team. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren. The coffee pot was always on for friends and family.

Alvin passed away at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson on Friday, September 27, 2019, at the age of 88 years.

Blessed be his memory.

Alvin is survived by his:
Children, Barbara Jean Holtz of Hutchinson, MN,
                  Sandra Kay Schlecht of Hutchinson, MN,
                 Gregory Alvin Holtz and his wife, Deb of Hutchinson, MN,
                 William Allen Holtz and his wife, Vickie of New Auburn, MN,
                 Mark Shannon Holtz and his wife, Dawn of Hutchinson, MN;
Grandchildren, Brian Hanson and his wife, Tracy, Matthew Schlecht, Mackenzie Childress and her husband, Chris, Samantha Schlecht and her fiancé, Troy Jergenson, Christopher Holtz and his fiancé, Jen Thorson, Cassie Padrnos and her husband, Eric, Crystal Vossen and her husband, Shane, Michael Holtz, Nicholas Holtz, Catherine Holtz, Baylee Holtz, Abby Holtz, and Logan Holtz;
Great Grandchildren, Colton Hanson, Ashton Hanson, Triston Hanson, Monica Padrnos, Gina Padrnos, Zac Padrnos, Rowan Vossen, and Jaela Vossen;
Sisters, June West of Hutchinson, MN,
             Betty Eggert and her husband, Wayne of Hutchinson, MN,
             Peggy Brekke and her husband, Gary of Hutchinson, MN;
Many other relatives and friends.

Alvin is preceded in death by his Parents, Otto and Clara Holtz; Wife, Marion Holtz; Sister, Marlene Rath and her husband, Eldon; Brother-In-Law, Larry West; and Sister-In-Law, Carol Lade.