Donald J. Holdcroft

Donald J. Holdcroft, 85, of Hortonville, passed away at home on Thursday, October 30, 2014.

Don was born on September 9, 1929 to James and Nora Belle (Crittenden) Holdcroft. On August 29, 1953 he married Marion Ehlke at St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church in Appleton. He graduated from Appleton West High School and was active in swimming and archery. After high school, Don helped manage several grocery stores until he enlisted in the US Army and served in the Korean War until 1953. Don then worked as a district manager for Gerber and had territory from the Upper Peninsula to the northern suburbs of Milwaukee until his retirement in 1991. Family and friends were his priority in life and he also enjoyed traveling, photography, cooking and baking (his pies will be greatly missed).

Don is survived by his children; Ken Holdcroft, Diane Kressin, and Tom (Lori) Holdcroft, six grandchildren; Sarah (Brian) Alden, Katie (Alex) Little, Aaron Kressin and Casie, Kaelyn, and Karissa Holdcroft, three great grandchildren, Braedon, Braxton and Charlie Alden, one sister, Lola (Mike) Huffaker, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Don was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Marion.

The funeral service for Donald will be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2014 at 11:00 AM at ST. PAUL EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH, 302 N. Morrison St. with Rev. Kenneth Frey officiating. Interment will be in the Highland Memorial Park. A time of visitation will be held on Monday, November 3, 2014 from 4:00 until 8:00 PM at the Wichmann Funeral Home and on Tuesday from 10:00 AM until the time of the service at the church. Online condolences may be expressed atwww.wichmannfargo.com.

Dear Dad,

You left us way too soon! We were all on board with your plan to live to be 100 – (which you said often). We find peace in that you are now in Heaven and reunited with Mom, whom you loved dearly and missed, as did we all. Thanks for being a shining example of a father, husband and a friend to many. Honored and blessed to be your son.

Love Ken

“What is dad? A dad is someone who wants to catch you before you fall, but instead picks up, brushes you off, and lets you try again. A dad is someone who wants to keep you from making mistakes but instead lets you find your own way, even though his heart breaks in silence when you get hurt. A dad is someone who holds you when you cry, scolds you when you break the rules, shines with pride when you succeed, and has faith in you even when you fail…”unknown
We were so blessed to be able to call you “Dad”. We will miss you dearly but will celebrate your life always.

Love Diane & Tom