Joanne Holtman

JoAnne Holtman 66, Fenwood, died Monday, February 23, 2009 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital after a battle with cancer. She was born July 6, 1942 in Phillips, daughter of the late Joseph and Anne (Stanley) Klepac. She married Arvin Holtman who preceded her in death in 2005. JoAnne enjoyed fishing, gardening, crossword puzzles and playing cards. She loved spending time with her family and grandkids especially watching her grandson on Wednesday nights and taking her granddaughters shopping. Survivors include her son, Todd (Sue) Holtman, Merrill; daughter-in-law, Kristin (Scott) Holtman-Funk, Stratford; 2 sisters, Jayne (Bill) Tomfohr, Eau Claire and Jean Dering, Wausau; brother, Ken (special friend Mari) Klepac, Phillips; granddaughters, Melanie and Heather Holtman, Merrill; grandson, Joseph Holtman, Stratford, and many other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Besides her parents and husband, Arvin, she was preceded in death by a son, Terry. Memorial services will be 6:00 p.m. Friday, February 27, 2009 at St. John Lutheran Church, W1000 County Road N, Edgar. The Rev. Al Houts will officiate. Friends may call Friday from 3 p.m. until the time of services at the church. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Wausau, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com