Merle S. Holling Obituary (2013)

Merle S. Holling age 60 of Blair died August 26th, 2013 at Memorial Community Hospital in Blair. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 Thursday August 29th, 2013 at Arlington Community Church in Arlington. Burial will be in the Arlington Cemetery. Visitation will be held Wednesday with family receiving friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the funeral home. Merle S. Holling was born on November 20th, 1952 in Omaha, Nebraska to Gus and Rosemary ”Bunny” (Purcell) Holling. He grew up south of Bennington, and graduated from burke High School in 1971. While he was in High School he was the president of his FFA chapter. After high school he farmed with his father and later on his own, where he began his love of trucking. On September 10th, 1977 he was united in marriage to Judi Wesemann of Kennard. After they were married they made their home in Bennington and later moved to Arlington. Merle enjoyed spending time outdoors with his family and friends. He was a true “people person”. He could talk to anyone and instantly make a new friend. He loved sharing stories and jokes with people. He was always very proud of his son Matt and loved spending time with him. He is survived by his wife of 35 years Judi and his son Matt, both of Blair, his mother Rosemary “Bunny” Holling of Arlington, sister Kathy (Milt) Hilgenkamp of Arlington, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father Gus, grandparents, 1 uncle and 2 aunts. Memorials may be directed to the family.