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Holzinger, Roy Fred
work the Ford dealership. After experiencing lung issues, Roy left auto mechanics and accepted a job with Herzberger Hardware in Wyoming delivering Skelgas and repairing anything that ran on LP. The family moved to Wyoming in late 1958. During 1962 Roy was hired by Marion Skelgas to manage a new branch store, Anamosa Skelgas. Eventually a new LP bulk plant and store was built on the old Dubuque Road. In succeeding years anhydrous ammonia, liquid fertilizer and home heating and appliances were added. Roy was well known for his service and ability to repair anything that ran on LP gas. Roy loved his work and customers so much that he worked well into his late 70s before fully retiring.
Roy was a very active lifelong member of Zion American Lutheran Church in Wyoming, serving many years in various capacities on the church council, Lutheran Brotherhood and as a superintendent of the Sunday school. He also volunteered many hours for the repair and maintenance of the church building and grounds.
Roy was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by his entire family for the help, guidance and love he provided during his lifetime for his wife, Dolores of 70 years, his two children, Gary and Linda, five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, extended family and dear friends.
Roy is survived by his wife, Dolores; son, Gary (Loretta) Holzinger, Stone City; daughter, Linda (Robert) Mingst, Clarence; grandchildren, Mike (Jeannette) Holzinger, Marion, Kim (Brad) Cairns, Cedar Rapids, Julie (Chris) Frimml, Atkins, Erica (Jeff) Imholz, Powell, Ohio and Jason Mingst, Des Moines; and great-grandchildren. Ryan, Ashley, Miranda, Derek, Emmy and Josie.
Roy was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Ruth Colony; and a nephew, Mark Colony.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Zion American Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 137, Wyoming, IA 52362; or Above and Beyond Hospice Foundation, 818 W. First St., Suite 301, Monticello, IA 52310.
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Published in The Gazette March 20, 2013.
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