Ronald L. Holtz Obituary (1933 - 2014)

Ronald L. Holtz, 81, of Normal, died at 6:29 pm, Friday, June 6, 2014 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington.His funeral will be at 11:00 am, Monday (6-9-14) at Epiphany Catholic Church, Normal with Monsignor Eric Powell officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Normal with military rites accorded by the Bloomington Normal American Legion Honor Guard. Visitation will be from 9:30-11:00 am, Monday at the church.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Baby Fold.Carmody-Flynn Williamsburg Funeral Home, Bloomington is assisting the family with arrangements.Ron was born on January 5, 1933 in Bloomington, the son of Edward L. and Mary Bush Holtz. He married Lorraine OBrokta on August 20, 1955 in Bloomington. She died on August 17, 2008.Survivors include one daughter, Kathleen (Rich) Rowatt, Normal; five sons, Ronald (Rita) Holtz, Lorton, Virginia, Bruce (Kathy) Holtz, Bloomington, Michael Holtz, Normal, Mark (Carla) Holtz, Breese and Gregory Holtz, New York, NY; twelve grandchildren, Brian, Brad (Kimberly) and Zack Rowatt and Nick, Jessica, Lindsey, Travis, Brianna, Whitney, Adam, Brent and Erik Holtz; great grandson, Jace Rowatt and one brother, Leland Holtz, Bloomington.He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Steven Holtz.Ron was a 1950 graduate of Trinity High School and was a US Navy veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of Plumbers and Pipefitters Local #99 and President of Holtz Plumbing.Ron was an Eagle Scout, enjoyed golf, watching his grandchildren growing up, but his favorite thing to do was dance with his wife Lorraine. He was a member of Epiphany Catholic Church, Normal.