Daniel Funeral Home & Cremation Service

Elmer J. Hollenhorst

September 6, 1931 – February 3, 2014

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Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday, February 7th, at 11:30 AM, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Sartell for Elmer J. Hollenhorst, age 82, of Sartell, who died on Monday at Quiet Oaks Hospice in St. Augusta. Rev. Alfred Stangl will officiate. Inurnment will be at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Little Falls. Friends may call on Thursday between 4:00-8:00 PM and on Friday after 10:00 AM at St. Francis Xavier Gathering Space in Sartell. Parish Prayers will be at 6:30 PM on Thursday evening.

Elmer was born September 6th, 1931 in Greenwald to August and Mary (Stadtherr) Hollenhorst. He married Luby Humbert on December 29th, 1951 at St. Mary’s Cathedral in St. Cloud. He was a veteran of the Korean War. Elmer owned and operated Elmer’s Auto Parts Service in Central Minnesota for 30 years. He later enjoyed working part-time for Oak Hill Golf Club in Rice. He was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Rice Knights of Columbus, and a lifetime member of VFW Post 428.

Elmer and Luby lived at Little Rock Lake from 1983-2002. He will always be remembered for the fun with family and friends at the lake. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, traveling and playing the harmonica. Elmer was proud of his three “hole in ones” at Oak Hill. Elmer was a great athlete and enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren participate in sports.

Survivors include his wife Luby, children, Dan Hollenhorst (Kayla), St. Joseph, Jean Reilein (Chuck) Charlotte, NC, Mark Hollenhorst (Jane Ann) St. Cloud, Julie Lembeck (Mark) St. Cloud and Kathy Hollenhorst (Leon Fischer) Becker, grandchildren, Samantha Handley (Brian), Abby Brook, Megan Hollenhorst, Brad Hollenhorst (Anita), Cory Hollenhorst (Michelle), Bubba Hollenhorst (Hailey), Seth Lembeck (Nicole), Tricia Quinlan (Andy) and Chase Lembeck (Shanda), 7 great-grandchildren and sister Alma Swartz, Columbus Ohio.

He was preceded in death by his parents and 3 sisters, Rose Marx, Jean Elfring, and Martha Kalkman.

Memorials are preferred.

The family would like to thank the staffs at the CentraCare Heart and Vascular Center and Quiet Oaks Hospice for the extraordinary care given Elmer in his time of need.

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Mrs. Hollenhorst & Family:

Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. My wife Tina & I recently spent time with Kayla & Holly in Las Vegas so we were intimately aware of Mr. Hollenhorst’s condition. I often think of the role Mr. Hollenhorst played in my development, not only as an athlethe, but as a coach who impacted my personal well being. At St. Peter’s we were blessed to have coaching staffs made up of Mr. Chimileski, Mr. Berg, Mr. Stainbrook, Mr. Schwegel, and of course Mr. Hollenhorst. A few of those are no longer with us but I think of their valuable contributions often. I asked Holly while we were in Vegas what it was like to have his dad on the sideline during those PAA football games. Dan hesitated briefly, but ultimately responded, that his Dad’s enthusiasm and support were what he valued the most. With that Mr. Hollenhorst I bid you farewell and pray that our Lord drops blood upon your devouring flames and that you rest in eternal happiness.

The Family of Rich & Tina Rennie

Rich Rennie , former football player St. Peter's Elementary School
February 5, 2014

Jane Ann, Mark, immediate and larger family: My sympathy and prayers at the loss of Elmer. During these immediate days of remembrance may you find with joy, tears and wonderful stories from friends and family a special joy of Elmer’s life.

Linda E Johnson , Daughter-in-law Jane Ann use to cut my hair

Services

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St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church

Services

St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church

Schedule Details

Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday, February 7th, at 11:30 AM, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Sartell for Elmer J. Hollenhorst, age 82, of Sartell, who died on Monday at Quiet Oaks Hospice in St. Augusta. Rev. Alfred Stangl will officiate. Inurnment will be at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Little Falls. Friends may call on Thursday between 4:00-8:00 PM and on Friday after 10:00 AM at St. Francis Xavier Gathering Space in Sartell. Parish Prayers will be at 6:30 PM on Thursday evening.