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Evelyn A. Holmstadt

Evelyn A. Holmstadt

Evelyn A. Holmstadt age 86 of Durand, died Saturday January 23, 2016 at the Chippewa Valley Hospital in Durand, surrounded by her family.

Evelyn was born February 15, 1929 in Arkansaw.  She was the daughter of Peter and Margaret (LaPean) Hartley Sr., and grew up in the Arkansaw community and graduated from Arkansaw High School.  Evelyn’s parents purchased the Village Inn Café and moved to Durand.  Evelyn helped out by working in the family business.  Evelyn met Beryl E. Holmstadt on a blind date in 1947, and they were married May 18, 1949 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Arkansaw.  After marriage they made their home in Durand where they raised their family.  Evelyn also worked at Durand Canning Co., Skogmos and helped out at the family restaurant.  She was active in the community, volunteering at church, the V.F.W., and the Pepin Co. Courthouse Museum. 

Evelyn loved to ride her bike, take road trips around the area on the Rustic roads, looking at barns and cemeteries along the way.  She enjoyed gardening, playing cards, dice games, crafting and spending time with her grandchildren, family and friends.

Evelyn is survived by her children, Sandra Holmstadt of Mt. Pleasant, Andrew of Durand, Susan (John) Birtzer of Eau Claire, Thomas (Pearl) of Menomonie, daughter-in-law, Carolyn Holmstadt of Nelson; seven grandchildren, two step grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and three step great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Beryl in 2008, a son David in 1999, a sister, Clara Stewart, three brothers, Clarence, Peter Jr. and James Hartley.

Memorial services will be 11:30 AM Friday January 29, 2016 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Durand.  Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 8:00 PM Thursday at the Rhiel Funeral Home in Durand and one hour prior to services at the church on Saturday.

 

 

Condolences

  1. jean sigstad

    very sorry to hear of evelyn passing

  2. Joanne Hewitt

    Sending sympathy for the passing of such a lovely lady.

  3. Patti Blount

    I'm sorry to hear about the passing of Evelyn. She will be missed. I remember visiting her in the Oakview Nursing home each month to see how she was doing. She was a very lovely lady to know and talk to.

  4. Patricia Hurlburt

    Carolyn and Family,
    My sympathy to you and the Family on the loss of Evelyn. she was such a Kind and Delightful Lady, always enjoyed running into her. Love and Prayers be with each of you in this sad time.

  5. Lori Minch

    We are so very sorry to hear about Evelyn's passing. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.

  6. Patty & John Wayne

    Our Deepest Sympathy, Evelyn was a delight a visit with over the years and in November I was able to visit with her once again while my mother Jessie Mae Anderson was in the PC Care Center i found out they were classmates. May God be with you at this time and in the days and weeks ahead.

  7. John judy parr

    Hope all goes well u have our sympathy

  8. Dave and Kris Polzer

    Evie was a wonderful lady who will be missed by so many people as was witnessed by her many visitors while she was at PC Care Center. She was a wonderful neighbor to the Polzer family and we had the pleasure of having coffee with her at the Cenex before Mom and Evelyn went to the center. We enjoyed visiting with her at the meal table where she sat with Mom.
    Sending our sincere sympathies to her family.
    Dave and Kris Polzer and Beatrice(Slama) Anderson.

  9. Valorie Hayden

    To Andy and family, Don and I are sorry to hear of your loss. Your mom was a wonderful person.

    Our thoughts are with you and your family.
    Take care, Val

    I want to leave you this favorite saying of mine that I have posted on my refrigerator... I try to live my life by this each day...

    "I want to live life in a way that I slide into Heaven sideways with a smile on my face, with everything I was given used up, and nothing left, exclaiming, "What a beautiful ride that was" - by Simply Topaz

  10. Plum City Care Center

    Our thoughts and prayers go out to Evelyn's family. She was a treasure and will be missed by one and all.

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