Dave Holmlund

We are heartbroken to share the passing of a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend.

He was born in Mason City, Iowa and raised in Lake Mills, where he grew up surrounded by his parents, four siblings, and a large, loving extended family. From the beginning, he was a hard worker, someone who understood the value of grit, resilience, and doing things right.

He was drafted into the U.S. Army and sent to Vietnam, where he fought bravely in countless battles. He was eventually wounded, and while recovering at Fort Carson in Colorado Springs, fate stepped in. On a blind date he met Pat, and the rest, as they say, is history. They were married not long after and spent 56 wonderful years together, sharing a lifetime of adventures, laughs, and love.

Together they raised one daughter, Nikki, and later became proud grandparents to three granddaughters: Ali, Hillary, and Audrey, who meant the absolute world to him, and he made sure they knew it.

Dave had a long, steady career at Coors Glass, working there for 30 years. He could fix damn near anything, and if something was broken, he wouldn’t rest until it was running better than before. Outside of work, he loved fishing, hunting, the Denver Broncos, and one of his favorite pastimes, "partin' out" cars. He stayed busy, hands always working, heart always full.

But more than what he did, it's how he lived that stays with us. He would give you the shirt off his back. He’d drop whatever he was doing to help someone in need. He was generous, funny, loyal, and just the right amount of ornery. The eternal optimist, he'd always say, "It'll be fine," and it always was.

In his later years, his body and mind began to slow, but his kindness never wavered. His spirit and his spunk stuck around to the very end. Those big blue eyes, that toothy, infectious grin…we’ll never forget them.

He was a beautiful man. Smart, kind, and deeply loved. His service to this country, though brave and honorable, ultimately took his life. And we honor that sacrifice.

Rest easy, Papa. We love you so much. We’ll miss you more than words can ever say.