Marion Holtz

Obituary

Marion Mae Holtz was born on May 8, 1932, in Collinwood Township, Meeker County. She was the daughter of Harlow and Rosella (Schumann) Plath. Marion was baptized as an infant on May 15, 1932 and was later confirmed in her faith as a youth on April 14, 1946 both at Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. She received her education in Hutchinson, and was a graduate of the Hutchinson High School Class of 1950.

On April 10, 1951, Marion was united in marriage to Alvin Holtz at Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. This marriage was blessed with five children, Barbara, Sandra, Gregory, William, and Mark. Marion and Alvin resided in Hutchinson. They shared 66 years of marriage together.

Marion worked at 3M in Hutchinson for over 20 years. She retired in 1989. She was also a hardworking housewife and loving mother.

Marion was a member of Peace Lutheran Church.

Marion enjoyed crafting and being with her grandchildren. She also enjoyed riding the Harley motorcycle, going to dances and traveling. She was an avid Minnesota Twins and Minnesota Vikings fan and loved game day.  She especially enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

When Marion needed help with her daily care, she became a resident at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson on December 25, 2013. She passed away there on Tuesday, June 27, 2017, at the age of 85 years.

Blessed be her memory.

Marion is survived by her:
Husband, Alvin Holtz of Hutchinson, MN;
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, Christopher Holtz, 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-in-Law,    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.

Marion is preceded in death by her Parents, Harlow and Rosella Plath; Sister, Carol Lade; Sister-in-Law, Marlene Rath and her husband Eldon; Brother-in-Law, Larry West.