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Rodney John Holzschuh was born February 15, 1937, to Roman and Bernita (Mueller) Holzschuh and passed peacefully surrounded by his family on February 13, 2023, after a lingering illness.
Rodney was no stranger to hard work, having been raised on the family dairy farm, Holzschuh Farms. He often recalled seasons baling hay with hooks by hand, even as a boy, and the farm continued to play a central role in his children’s and grandchildren’s lives. He attended Sacred Heart School in Sherwood and Hilbert High School where he became a top-notch tuba player and graduated with the class of 1955. Shortly thereafter, he enlisted and served in the US Army Reserves in 1957, stationed at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, and Fort Carson, Colorado. Rodney joined Hoffer Glass Company as an estimator where he worked diligently for years concurrent with his military service. He was honorably discharged on November 13, 1963, having attained the rank of Staff Sergeant (E6). Rodney married his beloved, Rosemary Theresa Geiger on October 14, 1958, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Brillion, and in the nearly 65 years they were married, they raised six children together in Combined Locks. Through them, a large, loud, and loving family grew to include twelve grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Rodney ultimately became president and co-owner of Hoffer Glass in 1983 and continued to dedicate his life to the company until his retirement in 2001. A man of great faith, and a pillar of his community, Rodney served as Trustee at St. Paul Catholic Church, Combined Locks for over 30 years and was a member of the Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce. Rodney loved to polka dance and was a lifelong fan of Lawrence Welk. He was a friend to all and loved by so many, known for the nicknames he bestowed on friends and family alike and for his countless original one-liners and phrases, lovingly termed “Rodney-isms” by his family. He maintained a cheerful, optimistic spirit despite losing his sight 20 years ago which was deeply admirable, and he will be sincerely missed.
Rodney is preceded in death by his parents: Roman and Bernita (Mueller) Holzschuh; brother, George Holzschuh; granddaughter, Celine Groves; father and mother-in-law: Emery and Rose Geiger; and brother-in-law, Robert Drexler. He is survived by his loving wife, Rosemary Geiger Holzschuh who devotedly cared for him for many years; his brother, John (Joan) Holzschuh; sister-in-law, Jean Drexler; six children: Nancy (Kerry) Westervelt, Linda (Dennis) Groves, Sharon (Simon) Neicheril, James (Cathy) Holzschuh, John Holzschuh, Joel (Leanette) Holzschuh; and grandchildren: Jocelyn (Nick Iannotti) McQueen, Cecily (Sean) Groves Crawford, Sofia (Jeremy) Neicheril Anchondo, Colton (Kaity) Holzschuh, Hannah (Andrew) Holzschuh Miller, Claire Holzschuh, Samuel Neicheril, Elena Groves, Maya Neicheril, Julia Holzschuh, Elliott Groves; great grandchild, Emery Holzschuh; and niece and nephew: Tera Pagel Holzschuh and George Holzschuh.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul’s Catholic Church, 410 Wallace Street, Combined Locks, with full military rites as well as a celebration of life afterwards. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. and will continue until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, please donate in Rodney’s memory to the charity of your choice to give back to the community in which you live.
The Holzschuh family would like to thank the staff at 5th floor Theda Clark, especially Ashley and Eric, as well as the staff at Aspire, especially Cara and Isaac, for their kindness, tenderness, and compassion. Thanks also to Dr. Julie Wilson. Rest easy, Dad. Your work on Earth is done. You were loved deeply.
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