HAROLD HOLTZ

Harold Holly Holtz (95) died January 10, 2025. He was born February 14, 1929 on the family farm near Northgate, North Dakota. The second son of Clarence and Laura (Wolkenhauer) Holtz. The family moved to Grandview, Washington in 1934. Then, in 1946 they moved to the farm in Ione, Oregon. Except for a couple years in the Army, Harold continued to live on the farm for 76 years.

Harold married Irene Grant June 4, 1960 in Hermiston.

Harold is survived by his wife Irene, son Tim (Debbie), daughter Tamara (Mike) Bernard and by his grandson Daniel Holtz. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Elmer, and his sister Mary Kirkelie.

Funeral services will be held at the Ione Community Church in Ione on Saturday January 25 at 11 am with a concluding graveside at Ione Cemetery to follow.

Memorial contributions can be made to Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Hermiston.

Sweeney Payton Mortuary has been entrusted with the arrangements.  Please leave your condolence messages for the family below.