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Kermit Holmquist
KERMIT "CHIRP" HOLMQUIST
Cedar Rapids
Kermit "Chirp" D. Holmquist, 95, of Cedar Rapids, passed away Friday, Feb. 26, 2016, at The Meth-Wick Community, Cedar Rapids. Graveside services: 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 29, at Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids.
Chirp is survived by his daughter, Sharyn Holmquist of Cedar Rapids; and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Mary "Pat"; and four brothers.
Chirp was born Jan. 16, 1921, in Taylor Falls, Minn., son of Charles and Ester Holmquist. On June 17, 1942, he married Mary "Pat" Champlin in Princeton, Mo. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Chirp and Pat owned and operated Chirp's Brake & Alignment Service for over 50 years. He was a hard worker who loved to share stories with his customers. He enjoyed cars and collecting antiques.
Thank you to the nurses and staff at Meth-Wick for the care and compassion shown to Chirp over the years.
Please share a memory of Chirp at www.murdochfuneralhome.com under obituaries.
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