Leonard "Jr." Holz Jr.

Leonard "Jr." Holz Jr., Wausau passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

He was born November 9, 1938, in the town of Hamburg, son of the late Leonard Holz Sr. and Clara (Berndt) Holz. On August 26, 1961, he married Janice Utecht at Zion Lutheran Church, Wausau. She survives.

Leonard worked at the former Wausau Papers and Nanik for many years. Some of his favorite pastimes included hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family. Camping up in Tomahawk was very special to Leonard and his family, and he will be fondly remembered for getting donuts for everyone on Saturdays.

Leonard, or aka "Jr" was a true Packers, Brewer and Bucks fan till the end. He will be fondly remembered for his positive attitude, being happy and laughing, always looking for a good time, and his wonderful sense of humor. There wasn’t a person that met him, who didn’t like him. He will be forever known to always have a "good time" when he could and was ready for Happy Hour with a Kessler in his hand. Leonard and Janice both enjoyed an occasional trip to the casino.

Survivors include his wife, Janice Holz, Wausau, his children, Deb (Randy) Block, Wausau and Randy (Angie) Holz, Wausau, his grandchildren, Logan (Laura) Block, Matthew (Ginny) Block, Jennifer (Chip) Steppert, Megan Matuszewski, Jake (Ashtin) Holz, Katlynn (Austin) Kaiser and Ashley Hafeman, eleven great grandchildren, Maya Block, Gavin Steppert, Nate, Kathryn, Josie and Lenny Matuszewski, Kennedy and Mylah Holz and Avery and Ryleigh Kaiser and soon to be added to the family a 12th great grandchild in the near future. Leonard is also survived by one sister, Lorene Hass, Merrill.

Besides his parents he was preceded in death by one brother, Leroy Holz.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 19, 2026, at Zion Lutheran Church, Wausau. The Rev. Steven Gjerde will officiate. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park, Wausau. Visitation will be held on Monday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of services all at the church. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Wausau is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com

The family would like to thank the Aspirus Cardiology Clinic, especially Melissa and Meghan and Dr. McKenna for the amazing care of Leonard.