At Exeter Villa on Saturday, November 10, 2012 of Exeter in his 88th year. Beloved husband of the late Dorene (Parsons) Holtzmann (2007). Dear father of Dave and Kelly Holtzmann and Heather and Kevin McArter all of Exeter. Dear grandfather of Kelsey and Mackenzie; and Laken and Hallie. Predeceased by a twin brother Harold (1994). Howard co-founded A&H Foodmarket in 1957 and continued to work there until 2008.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter on Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where the funeral service will be held on Wednesday, November 14th at 11 AM with Rev. Paul Ross officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery.
Donations to Exeter United Church or South Huron Hospital would be appreciated by the family. There will be a Masonic service in the funeral home on Tuesday at 6:30 PM under the auspices of Lebanon Forest Lodge A.F. & A.N. #133. There will be a Legion service in the funeral home on Tuesday evening at 8:45 PM under the auspices of the R. E. Pooley, Legion Branch #167, Exeter.
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Howard Holtzmann
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Kevin Epp
My sympathy to your family upon hearing of the passing of Howard.
Kevin Epp
Ross & Irene Haugh
Howard and I were schoolmates from grade one to grade 8 at Sharon School.
Our condolences to your family.
Sincerely, Ross.
Judy Hansen
I am sorry to here the loss of a father, and grandfather. He will be missed by all that new him.
Brian & Ruth Westelaken & Family
Dave and Kelly,
We are very sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Howard brought sunshine with him where ever he went in his great smile. Our lives are better because of knowing him.He will be missed by all. We will always remember him as a real gentleman.
May God Bless you and your families.
Brian & Ruth
Tracey Fletcher
Kelly & Dave;
I was so saddened to hear about the passing of your father. I’ll always remember How for always had the warmest smile. My thoughts are with you and your family. With deepest condolences.
Tracey
CINDY FISHER COUSINEAU
Your Dad was such a super fantastic person, always smiling and so friendly , you are in our thoughts and prayers
Bob & Do Parsons
Dave, Kelly, Heather & Kevin
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. What fond memories we have especially those at Expo 67.
Love to you all always
Charlotte Blok
Dave & Kelly and families….
Our community has lost a “gem”… we will not shine as brightly…. our thoughts are with each of you…
Charlotte, Terry, Heather & Erin
Elaine Ford
Dave, Kelly and Family; Sincere sympathy to you all. Howard was always fun and pleasant to visit with at the store, and will be greatly missed. Charish your memories.
Jason Bourne
Dave, Kelly, Heather and Kevin,
On behalf of my family and staff, please accept all of our deepest condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
Ken and Lois Ottewell
Dave, Kelly, Heather and Kevin,
What a fine man your dad was — and such an important part of Exeter’s Main St. He was always so friendly, and took time to talk and show interest. And Dave and Heather, I remember well our times together at Exeter Public School! Treasure the memories and all the warm thoughts and prayers that are pouring in to you and your families. God bless you all!
Ken and Lois Ottewell, St. Ives, B.C.
Gord and Pam Robson
Dave, Kelly and family :
We are very sorry to hear about Howard.
He will certainly be missed by the Exeter community.
Gord & Pam Robson and staff.
Jim and Mary Lou Hyde
Our condolences to the Holtzmann families. Everyone will always remember the smile on Howard’s face, as it was always there, We hope you remember it too and that it helps in the days ahead.
Jo-Anne Hodgins
To the Holtzmann Family,
38 years ago Jon and I were living in London, newly married and finding our way. One visit home, upon going into the store to purchase groceries, Howie’s gentle welcome, and interest in all who entered his store convinced me that I needed to come ‘home’. I was missing Exeter and all of the goodness that comes from community and our rural roots. We moved back to Exeter shortly thereafter, made our life, raised our kids and never looked back.
Howie was a ‘good man’, a family man, and the backbone of a town that cares.
May your memories give you peace.
Sincerely, Jo-Anne Dinney Hodgins
Mark & Karen Tuckey
Dave, Kelly, Heather, Kevin & families.
Our condolences and deepest sympathy.
Sherrie Glanville
Dave, Kelly and family
You have my most heartfelt sympathy on the passing of such a wonderful man. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Dean and Joanne McKnight
Memories will last forever of sharing Joanne’s childhood days.Howard used to babysit me when he was quite young.Our sympathy to Dave and Heather and their families.Howard was a great guy.
Sandra Newton
Dave, Kelly, Heather, and Kevin & families
I extend my sympathy at the loss of your father, Howard. It is difficult to say goodbye to someone you love but the wonderful memories you have banked over the years with your dad, will keep him in your hearts forever. Dave and I enjoyed chatting with Howard when we were in the store. He always had a smile for his customers and he took the time to talk.
Sincerely, Sandra Newton
Brenda (Thompson) Murray
Dave, Heather and families:
I was sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. I have many fond memories of the old store on Main street with the wooden floors. There was always a piece of bologne for me at the meat counter when I went shopping on Saturdays with Mom and Dad. He always wore a smile.
My thoughts are with you.
Brenda
Jack & Elaine Chipchase
Dave, Kelly, Heather, Kevin and their families
Sincerest sympathy to all at this sad time.
Tom & Denise Starcher
Dave, Kelly and Family,
Our sympathies to the whole family on the loss of your father, grandfather. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. And always remember – you now have angel with you, watching over you until you meet again.
George Armstrong
Dave and family,
Very sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept my condolences and wishes for strength during this difficult time.
George
Larry, Joyce and Family
Dave, Heather and families – Sincere sympathy in your great loss of a dear Father and Grandpa. Your Dad was a very friendly man and always a smile for every customer at the A & H. He will be missed by many as he was part of the Main Street of Exeter for years.
Thinking of everyone at this sad time.
Brad Baker
Very sorry to hear about Howard. I have a lot of great memories of working with him at the store. My condolences go out to Dave, Kelly and the rest of the family.
Barb and Rob Harnack
So sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking of Howard brings back such great memories of working at A&H. May he rest in peace!! Our thoughts are with you.
Barb Harnack (Skinner)
Annette Vusich
So sorry to hear of your loss Heather and family.
My thoughts are with you at this time.
Annette
Penny Preszcator
Dave and Kelly and family: I have fond memories of your Dad, always friendly, helpful and a smile on his face. My deepest sympathies.
Cy & Eleanor Blommaert
Dave Kelly Heather Kevin & families
Our sympathy to Howard’s family.
He was a good man,and will be truly missed by everyone.
Norm and Kay Tripp
For the Holtzmann Family, we offer our condolences.
Howard will always be remembered in this area. We all
knew him, aiways took time to ask how the other person
was doing. His caring spirit lives on. He will always be
with you. Norm and Kay Tripp
Tom and Nancy Hartai
Dave and family
On behalf of my family and staff, please accept all of our deepest condolences at this difficult time.
Tom and Nancy Hartai
Paul & Jean Mason
Dave,Kelly,Heather,Kevin & Family:
We give you our sympathy & we will certainly miss a very special & vibrant “Howie”. He always had a great smile & always made you feel welcome like a good friend. Still remember a lot of humerous stories from Graham about the weekend card games. They are likely playing right now.
All our best,
Paul & Jean
Kari Hearn
To Dave&Kelly and Heather &Kevin,families
Sending my deepest condolences to you all in the loss of your father Howard. As a young child I was honored to know your Dad whenever I walked into the store to see my Mom .He was always hard at work but took the time out to chat with each and every person who came into the store.His contagious smile and warm welcome will be sadly missed but the memories will never fade. Your father left a huge imprint in the lives of so many. It was truly an honor to have known your Dad for so many years. May he rest in peace We will light a candle in his honor .Farewell Howard
Bill& Kari Julie ,Kris and Megan Hearn,families
Janine De Vree and Darryl Hodgins
We are very sorry to hear that our dearest Exeter neighbour has passed. “How” was a truly wonderful man with a warm heart and full of good cheer! He could make a mean lemon meringe pie too! His life has touched so many and will be greatly missed…. for he was ‘a jolly good fellow’! Here’s to you, Howard Holtzman!!
Bonnie Baynham
Dear Dave, Kelly, Heather, Kevin and family
I am so sorry to hear about Howard. I’m sending my sincere condolences. He really is an “icon” in Exeter. His sweet smile, and generous heart touched so many people. I am personally grateful for the kindness and generosity he extended to me throughout the years. He was truly a wonderful man!
He loved his family, his friends and his community and we loved him back. Losing a father is truly one of the deepest losses we experience in our lifetime. I am very sorry for your loss and hope that you will find comfort and peace in your beautiful memories.
xo Thinking of you Bonnie
Bonnie Westlake & Peter Rowan
Dave, Kelly, Heather, Kevin & families: Our thoughts go out to you all at this sad time. Our sincerest condolences.
Brenda palsa
Dave, Kelly, Heather, Kevin and families- my deepest sympathy to you at this time.Howard always had a smile on his face and a gentleness to him. Atrue businessman, he always looked after his customers and put them first always. He will be missed
Terri & Michael Reid
Dave, Kelly and girls..
We are very sorry to hear of the passing of Howie. He was a great guy, always had a smile for everyone. Our thoughts are with you….
Chuck & Pam Ross
We were so sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. He always had a wonderful smile on his face whenever we would see him in the store. He will be missed. Cherish your memories.
Jeff & Tena McKay
Our sincere sympathies to you Dave & Kelly, Heather & Kevin & families.
Howard was a great guy. Always jovial and had something nice to say when shopping in your store. Our thoughts are with you at this time.
Ann and Don Thompson
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time
Kathy DaSilva
Dave & Kelly and Heather & Kevin and girls. So sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. Howard was a great man and always had a friendly hello! You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Kathy, Kasie and Kyle
Brad & Lori Baker , Marley, Jenalyn & Matt
Dave & Kelly – Heather & Kevin and Families
Our sympathies on the loss of your Dad. He was such a great guy – always had a smile on his face! Jenalyn loved being at the store with him – it never seemed like work when he was around. We will all miss “Handsome Howard Holtzmann”. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Liz Campbell
Dave, Kelly, Heather & Kevin and family
My deepest sympathy on your loss of a great man..Always a smile on his face, always a hello. Cherish all your happy memories and know now your Mom & Dad are reunited.
Take care ,
Sincerey Liz, Stacy & Sarah Campbell &
Ron Kennedy.
Janet Pfaff
Dave, Kelly, Heather, Kevin and families. I am sorry to hear about Howard. My sympathies to both of your families. He was a great man and will be missed by many.
Christine Parsons
David, Kelly, Heather, Kevin & Families,
The heart is never ready to say goodbye but may the pain of your loss make way for the comfort of treasured memories.
Sandra and Larry Hern
Dear Dave and Kelly, Heather and Kevin and Families,
We were so sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. What a wonderful man he was….always a cheerful greeting and always a big smile on his face! He will be sadly missed, but ever remembered by all who knew and loved him. Rest in peace Howard…
Al & Ena de Haan
What a friendly and welcoming presence your dad always was in the store, even in his later years. We shall miss him.
Treasure and remember him !
Cheryl Becker
Heather, Dave and families.
I was so saddened to hear of your dads passing. Such great memories growing up around the Holtzman family. Always a smile and hello whenever I was in the store. He will surely be missed. Thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Cheryl Becker (Dowson)
Bill and Jennie Huntley
Sorry to hear that another fellow business person
has gone.
Michael Higgins
Dave & Family,
Your Dad was one of a kind. My Mom {Julie} thought the world of him. He was a true landmark for the town of Exeter and will be missed by all. All the best during this difficult time.
Mike Higgins
Gerry and Marlene Parsons
Our sincere sympathy from Florida to the family. Your Dad will be missed by many but never forgotten. Gerry and Marlene
Andrea Alexander
Dave & Kelly, Heather & Kevin and families
Cherish the many memories of such a wonderful man. Howie will be missed by so many and his kind spirit will live on forever in your hearts. Hugs to all.
~Andrea & Craig Alexander & family~
Michelle, Perry, Zac and Alexa Sereda
Dave and Kelly and family; Heather and Kevin and family please accept our condolences on the loss of a wonderful member of the community. I hope your memories of an eternally smiling man who was known for his generosity lessen your grief. God bless xo
Patti and George Strathopolous
Dave and Family, our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Cherish your memories.
Ron and Glenda Lindenfield
Dave,Kelly,Heather &Kevin
We are so sorry to hear the sad news, Dad and Howard had such good times, Exeter has lost some history, keep those good memories close…….
Ron and Glenda
Jessie Shanks
Dave, Kelly & family
So sorry to hear of Howard’s passing my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this time..
Jessie Shanks
Rhonda and Dean
Our thoughts are with your families at this difficult time. Our deepest sympathy.
Ross and Marlene Mathers
To the Holtzman Family: Our sincere sympathy in the loss of a dear father and grandfather. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Stacey Snow
Thinking of you all during this difficult time. My deepest sympathy!!
Jeff & Liana Hogan
Our sympathies to your families. I was sad to hear about Howard. He was a great man. I remember his funny sense of humour and friendly manner. He will be missed for sure.
Al and Vickie Harvey
We are saddened to hear of Howie’s passing. He was always terrific to work with at the store. He was a sweetheart of a man who gave to anyone who needed anything. A proud family man and a great member of the community. He will be missed
Al and Vickie Harvey
Exeter
Harv & Evelyn Vincent
To Howard’s family,
So sorry to hear of his passing. Howard was a good man, a good example and community minded. He will be missed.
Ross and Joyce Parsons
Dave, Kelly, Heather, Kevin and families,
So sorry to hear that Uncle Howard has passed away. Our deepest sympathies. Your are all in our hearts and prayers. May love and cherished memories comfort you in this difficult time.
Phyllis & Fred Mommersteeg
Dave,Kelly & Family.Our Deepest Sympathies to you all upon the loss of Howard.Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.Fred & Phyllis Mommersteeg.
Robert and Sharon Dale
Dear Holtzman Family. We have many fond memories of the old store and the new. Our mother, Lorna, would call her groceries into the store and they would be delivered with a smile! Keep your memories close to your heart and he will always be with you.
The Dale Family.
Exeter Villa Nursing Home
We wish you to know, that the residents and staff of Exeter Villa, join in an expression of sympathy and condolence to you and your family at this time of sorrow. May the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead. A devoted Detroit Tigers fan will be truely missed by the staff and residents.
Pete and Gloria McFalls
We were so sorry to hear of Howard’s passing. You will have great
memories to look back on.
Joseph & Jessica Byelis
Dave Kelly and Family. Our sympathies to all of the family. From what we know about Howard, he was a cheerful man. He could carry on a great conversation with you, and always had a smile. He has left a great legacy. Dave you carry on that legacy, and I am sure he was very proud of you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Peace to you all…
Jerry and Alice MacLean
To the entire family of Howard we extend our sympathy.
He leaves behind “big Shoes” for his family to fill!
He was a fine gentleman and always had a smile
and a big” hello how are you today” when we were shopping
in the store.
Keep his memory in your hearts forever.
Audrey Dakin
Dave & Kelly, Heather & Kevin and families. I am so sorry to hear of Howard’s passing. I always remember Howard wearing a big smile and helping his store’s customers. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Audrey, Peter, Lauren & Gregory Dakin.
Eugene & Linda Webber
To the entire Holtzman family:
We are sorry to hear of Howard passing.What a great man he was. Never saw him without a smile on his face. Cherish his memories.
Deepest sympathy Linda and Eugene
Susan & Jim
We will always remember his smile and friendly “Hello” wherever he was busily engaged in the store. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Tom, Tracy Humphreys & family
Dave, Kelly and family. Sorry to hear of Howard’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Tom, Tracy Humphreys and family.
Charles and Phyllis Collett family
We are so sorry to hear of Howards passing He was such a great man to know. we went to the old store and now the new one and he was always so friendly to everyone. he will be missed by many. bless the family that is left to mourn the loss of a loved one
Marion Astle
Dave, Kelly and girls, Comrade Howard was a great gentleman and will be missed by all his Legion friends. We will remember him!
Kendra Craig
Heather, Dave and families,
Sorry to hear about Howard. Sympathies from Gord and I. I am sure you have many great memories of him, and may that get you through this difficult time.
Sueanne & Grace Adkins
Heather & Kevin, Dave & Kelly and girls
I am so sorry to hear about Howard he was great man and will be very greatly missed. Cherish your memories
BOB & JEAN CRAWFORD
OUR deepest sympathy goes out to the family upon hearing of the passing of Howard Holtzmann. OUR thoughts are with you all at this time BOB & JEAN CRAWFORD.
Sandy Somerville Bonner
Dear Dave and Kelly, Heather and Kevin and families: Thinking of you all at this very sad time. Howard’s smiling face and cheerful greetings will be missed by all.
Our deepest sympathy, Sandy, Craig, Gage and Dana
The Middletons
Dave, Kelly, Heather, Kevin and families,
What great memories we have of Howard. He will be sadly missed. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with each and every one of you in this very sad time.
Jo-Ann & Marshall
Maureen Wood
Dear Dave,Kelly, Kelsey,& Mackenzie :
So sorry to hear of your Fathers passing, My thoughts are with you.
Randy Fisher
Dave & Kelly and Heather & Kevin and families. Our sympathies to the family on the passing of Howard. Cherish the memories you have and celebrate all that he meant to you. Randy, Janice, Thomas, Adam & Meredith Fisher.
William Crawford
I am very sorry to hear that Howard died. My sympathy goes out to the Holtzman family.May he rest in peace.