Obituary for Eddie Holtzman
Eddie Holtzman, of Calera, Oklahoma, passed from this life on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at the age of 72. He was born on Saturday, September 25, 1948 in Hugo, Oklahoma to Elmer Roe and Mae (Dennis) Holtzman.
He married Edwina Ruth (Harper) Holtzman in March of 1997 in Ardmore, Oklahoma.
Eddie had a long career with the railroad and retired as a chief dispatcher for BNSF after 42 years. Eddie was a bull rider and cattle rancher. He loved hunting, fishing and the outdoors. He was an avid storyteller.
He was preceded in death by parents Elmer and Mae Holtzman; grandson Corbin Crowder and sister Diane Dancer.
Survivors include wife Edwina Holtzman of the home; son James Holtzman of Calera, Oklahoma; daughter Melissa Crowder and husband Adam of Reeds, Missouri; step-daughters Monica Brindza and husband Kevin of McKinney, Texas, Carly Knuppel of Cartwright, Oklahoma; daughter-in-law Carla (Mason) Holtzman of Ada, Oklahoma, granddaughters Amelia Holtzman, Jemma Holtzman, Miranda Brindza, Erin Brindza, grandson Ian Crowder; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and other extended family.
A memorial service and visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00PM, Tuesday, February 23rd 2021 at The Monterey, 224 S. 9th, Durant, Oklahoma 74701 with Bro. Brent Smith officiating.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Gordon Funeral Home, 221 N. 3rd, Durant, PH- 580-916-9090, www.gordonfh.com.
He married Edwina Ruth (Harper) Holtzman in March of 1997 in Ardmore, Oklahoma.
Eddie had a long career with the railroad and retired as a chief dispatcher for BNSF after 42 years. Eddie was a bull rider and cattle rancher. He loved hunting, fishing and the outdoors. He was an avid storyteller.
He was preceded in death by parents Elmer and Mae Holtzman; grandson Corbin Crowder and sister Diane Dancer.
Survivors include wife Edwina Holtzman of the home; son James Holtzman of Calera, Oklahoma; daughter Melissa Crowder and husband Adam of Reeds, Missouri; step-daughters Monica Brindza and husband Kevin of McKinney, Texas, Carly Knuppel of Cartwright, Oklahoma; daughter-in-law Carla (Mason) Holtzman of Ada, Oklahoma, granddaughters Amelia Holtzman, Jemma Holtzman, Miranda Brindza, Erin Brindza, grandson Ian Crowder; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and other extended family.
A memorial service and visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00PM, Tuesday, February 23rd 2021 at The Monterey, 224 S. 9th, Durant, Oklahoma 74701 with Bro. Brent Smith officiating.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Gordon Funeral Home, 221 N. 3rd, Durant, PH- 580-916-9090, www.gordonfh.com.