We are sad to announce that on September 19, 2019 we had to say goodbye to Merle Holte (Velva, North Dakota), born in Voltaire, North Dakota. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Merle Holte to show support.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Arthur Holte and Bernice Holte (Chilson); his siblings, Dale and Norma Schmaltz; and his parents-in-law, Inez and Walter Helstedt.

He is survived by : his wife Donna Helstedt; his children, Randy Holte (Nancy) of Eden Prairie, MN, Ron Holte (Tami), Renae Gefroh (Rick), Rhonda Olson (Lance) and Rita Axtman (Tim); his grandchildren, Gillian (Nicholas Holte), Taylor (Hannah), Brittany (Tanner Holte), Kasey Grunefelder (Tyler Gefroh), Kyler (Jaren Olson) and Alex Holte; his great grandchildren, Brooks, Beau, Ace and Isla Grunefelder; and his brothers, Roger Holte (Laurina), Duane Holte and Robert Holte (Zona). He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Thomas Family Funeral Home