Harold Glen Holeman, son of Donnell and Gertrude (Hunt) Holeman, was born on October 16, 1937, in Arcadia, NE. He passed into glory on March 16, 2024, at the age of 86.
Harold attended Arcadia Country School and graduated from Arcadia High School. He married Lois (Sybrant) Holeman on December 27, 1956, in Arcadia, NE. He became father of Wade, Bradley, Russell, and Harold Paul Holeman who survived him and Glen Ray and Douglas Duane Holeman who passed before him.
Harold was born and raised on the farm and became a farmer in his married life as well. In August of 1961 Harold stepped off his tractor and accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior, who wonderfully changed his life forever.
He sold off his farm and gave up his love of farming to serve the Lord. His heart became to know Jesus and to make Him known to others. Harold and Lois, with family in tow, had many adventures as they began their missionary lives with New Tribes Mission, in 1963. Harold held positions as dorm parent in West Brazil at Puraquequara, maintenance in both Fredonia, WI and Waukesha, WI, Bible teacher and Dean of married students at New Tribes Bible Institute in Waukesha, WI. He loved teaching and anyone who knew him knew he loved to tell stories. Even after his retirement in 2013, he continued ministering at a local nursing home.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Donnell and Gertrude (Hunt) Holeman; Sons: Douglas Holeman and Glen Ray Holeman, Brother: Dick Holeman; Sister: Sharon Holeman, Sister-in-laws: June Holeman and Jean Hawley and Grandson: Nekoda Holeman
Survivors include his wife: Lois (Sybrant) Holeman of Broken Bow, NE; Sons: Wade (Jody) Holeman of Random Lake, WI; Bradley (Kerry) Holeman of Glendale, WI; Russell (Kelly) Holeman of Greenwood, SC and Harold Paul (Rachel) Holeman of Concord, WI; Grandchildren: The children of Wade: Chelsey (Kyle) Schmitz, Quinton and Erik Holeman; The children of Bradley: Sean and Willow Holeman; The children of Russell: Kaylee (Paul) Carress and Janaya Holeman; The children of Harold Paul: Michael, Seyter, Delaney, Jeremy and Suriah Holeman.
Great Grandchildren: The children of Chelsey Schmitz: Frederick and Phoebe; The children of Kaylee Carress: Evelina, Luna and Ophelia. Siblings: Eugene (Louise) Holeman of Westerville, NE, Reuben Holeman of Arcadia, NE, Donnell Holeman of Arcadia, NE, and sister-in-law Peggy Holeman of Arcadia, NE as well as other relatives and friends. He will be greatly missed.
Funeral Services will be Thursday, March 21st at 10AM, at Govier Brothers Chapel 542 S 9th Ave, Broken Bow, NE 68822. The service will be streamed live at govierbrothers.com and available for 90 days. The burial will then take place at Arcadia Cemetery with food and fellowship at Arcadia Community Center to follow. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 20th, from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM with the family greeting friends from 5:00 to 6:00 PM at Govier Brothers Mortuary. Online words of encouragement can be left at govierbrothers.com
