Obituary: Holtman, Charles Ralph

Age 92

Wed., Sept. 16, 2015

HOLTMAN, Charles Ralph (Age 91) Passed away September 11, 2015, in Spokane, WA.

Chuck was born in Grangeville, ID, to Ralph and Mary Holtman, on September 12, 1923.

He would spend much of his childhood in Grand Rapids, MI, before returning to the Northwest.

He worked in the lumber mill in Lincoln, WA, and later as a floral delivery driver for The Gilded Lily.

Chuck was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Nellie Pattee, Albert and Harold Holtman.

He is survived by his wife, Ruby; and daughter, Diana Holtman-Thompson.

Visitation is Friday, September 18, 2015, 1:00-5:00 PM at Hazen & Jaeger Funeral Home, 1306 N. Monroe.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, September 19th, at Greenwood Memorial Terrace, 211 N. Government Way and followed by a Memorial Service at 1:00 PM at Fellowship Church of God, 2102 E. Everett.

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