Gary Eugene Holdeman Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on February 23, 2026, at the age of 89, Gary Eugene Holdeman (Oskaloosa, Iowa) passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gary Eugene Holdeman to pay them a last tribute.
Though Gary may no longer walk beside us, his memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Gary touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In his absence, his spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Elmer Udell and Avis Imogene Holdeman (McMichael); his wife Ilene; and his brothers-in-law, Russ Leighty and Danny Gafeller.
He is survived by: his children, Dean Holdeman (Elizabeth) of Chariton, IA, Roger Holdeman (Lynn) of Freeport, Lori Abel (Dave) of Royal, IA, Mike Holdeman (Deanna) of Reasnor, IA and Brian Holdeman (Lynn) of Ankeny, IA; and his sisters, Carolyn Geertz (Charles) of Nichols, IA, Mary Jo Leighty of West Branch, IA and Penny Lou Gafeller of West Branch, IA..
