Wallace Holter • 19 - 2009

Wallace V.H. Holter, 76, Minot, died Friday, February 6, 2009 in a Minot hospital.

Wallace was born on September 25, 1932, a son of Arthur and Celina (St. Croix) Holter on the rural family home near Norma, ND. At a young age he moved with his family to Clifford and Galesburg, ND before returning to Norma, where he was a member of the only graduating class in 1950. During his time in Norma, Wallace worked on the Reischke family farm and Tolley grain elevator as a young man.

In 1951, he enlisted into the US Air Force, proudly serving his country at Laredo, TX. He was honorably discharged in 1955.

Wallace started working at Bridgeman Creamery in 1956 where he met the love of his life Gladys Clementich. In his 40 year career at Bridgeman he worked on the loading dock and moved up to Production Manager until his retirement in 1996. On March 15, 1957, Wallace was united in marriage to Gladys at Immanuel Baptist Church, Minot. The couple made their home in Minot. Wallace graduated from Minot State College in 1971. Wallace continued to live in Minot in the family home they shared for 49 years after Gladys death on August 31, 2005.

Wallace was the type of man that would always put everyone else's needs above his own. He had a very special bond with his wife, children, grandchildren, brothers and sisters. He had many friends and each day mentioned how fortunate he was to have them in his life. He was very active and a member with the Frozen Fingers Festival, Norsk Hostfest, the Ward County Centennial, and the Immanuel Baptist Church. He was also a member of the Moose Lodge and former member of the Sertoma Club. In his spare time his passion and talent of music and dancing touched many lives. He played at the nursing homes, assisted living facilities and numerous special events. He touched many lives with his voice, guitar, generosity and love and will be deeply missed by all that shared his life.

Those who shared his life:
Daughters Celina (Dennis) Nelson, New Town, ND, Barbara (Marlin) Newman, Burlington, ND; sons: Wallace Holter Jr., Daniel (Paige) Holter and Russell Holter, all of Minot; grandchildren: Amanda (Mike) Farrugia, Little Rock, AR, Cole Holter and Corbyn Holter, Minot; brothers: Odean (Ann) Holter, Bismarck, ND, Glen (Phyllis) Holter, Sidney (Joyce) Holter, El Sabrante, CA, Minot, Delvin (Diane) Holter, Pineville, OR; sisters: Vivian Solberg, Hinckley, MN, Joy (Harold) Storseth, Ocean Side, CA; Numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins also survive.

Wallace was preceded in death by his wife Gladys, parents Arthur and Celina, brother Donovan, sister Sidona Ryan and a small number of nieces and nephews.

Visitation: Tuesday, February 10, 2009 from noon until 6 pm at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot

Prayer Service: Tuesday, February 10, 2009, 6 pm at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot.

Funeral service: Wednesday, February 11, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at the Immanuel Baptist Church, Minot

Burial: Sunset Memorial Gardens, Minot

Officiant: Rev. Allen Lively

Music
Prelude hymn "A Mighty Fortress"
Processional hymn "In The Garden"
Special music by: Karen and Fond Memories
"If I Could Hear My Father Pray", "Not Afraid"
"God On The Mountain"
Recessional hymn "On Eagles Wings"
Elizabeth Roberts, organist

Honorary Bearers: Wallace's friends at the Norsk Hostfest and members of the Frozen Fingers. Along with his niece's, nephews, friends and cousins.

Active Bearers: Cole Holter, Allen Holter, Tim Ryan, Michael Farrugia, Joe Hanson, Rodney Godejohn, Doug Holter and Steven Kadoun

Military Honors accorded by the Minot Air Force Base Honor Guard.

Those wishing to attend the graveside service are asked to drive with both headlights and hazard lights ON. Once at the cemetery, double park and follow the family graveside for final prayers.
Immediately following the graveside service there will be lunch and fellowship in the fellowship hall of the church.

The Holter family would like to thank everyone for the many acts of kindness shown to them during this difficult time. Your thoughts and prayers are greatly appreciated and will never be forgotten. May God bless the memory of Wallace.

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