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Richard V. “Rick” Holtmann passed away Nov. 1, 2024, peacefully at home in White Salmon, Washington, where he was cared for by family.
Rick was born March 9, 1946, to Fred and Nellie Holtmann in Elgin, Nebraska. He was the ninth of 10 children, and the family moved to White Salmon shortly after Rick’s birth. He lived the remainder of his life in White Salmon, along with his parents and many of his siblings, and held a deep love for the White Salmon area as his home and community for more than 78 years. In 1974, Rick married Jeana Wamsley, also of White Salmon, and began a new life with Jeana and her two daughters, Tammy and Tina. Together Rick and Jeana had an additional daughter, Tonya, and a son, Todd. Rick and Jeana were married 49 years, until Jeana’s passing.
Rick is preceded in death by wife Jeana, son Todd, and daughter Tammy, as well as his parents and many of his siblings. He is survived by his brothers Ken and Duane; daughters Tina and Tonya; and seven grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. His first great-great grandchild is expected next month.
Rick graduated from Columbia High School in White Salmon, and attended Western Washington University. He served in the U.S. Army from April 1967 until honorably discharged in April 1973. After returning home to White Salmon, Rick worked at Broughton’s Lumber Mill (later SDS Lumber Mill) for 40 years, until his retirement in 2013.
Rick enjoyed many pursuits, including golf, fishing, and camping, but most especially spending time and sharing laughs with his friends and family. He will be dearly missed, but the joyful memories of his smile, love and laughter live on in all those whose lives he touched.
A memorial service will be held at White Salmon cemetery on Nov. 30 at 2 p.m., followed by a reception celebrating Rick’s life at the Mt. Adams Elks in White Salmon from 3-6 p.m.
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Sorry to here about Rick's passing! I've enjoyed playing cards, golfing as well as having a few Rainiers with him. He always made fell like I was part of the crew! "ZIP"
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Sorry to here about Rick's passing! I've enjoyed playing cards, golfing as well as having a few Rainiers with him. He always made fell like I was part of the crew! "ZIP"
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