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Mark Wilson Holzhauer

Warsaw, IN, USA

December 18, 1959 - November 4, 2019

Dec 18, 1959 - Nov 4, 2019

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Ethan Brady

Denver CO

Mark was one of the early founding members of the Colorado Full Size Jeep Association. He was with me when I went on one of my first 4 wheeling trips ever and was extremely patient with me as a new 4 wheeler and over the years was always generous with much need advice and much appreciate Jeep parts. Perhaps not generous enough, as the story goes that he had so many Jeep parts at one point that some fell through the ceiling in his home!

Despite the many Jeep trips, "wrench-o-thons" held at his home, and random runs to "Pull n Save" (local junkyard- er, automotive recycling center) what I remember most was his love for Heidi (his son was not born yet) and how he had no problem letting her "help daddy" fix the Jeep or rebuild an engine.

Heidi, you may have been too young to remember, but you were always welcome in Daddy's garage.

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Theresa Holzhauer

Thank you Ethan. Funny story about the ceiling caving in. It happened just as we were about to leave on... Read more Thank you Ethan. Funny story about the ceiling caving in. It happened just as we were about to leave on a camping trip. Mark... Read more Thank you Ethan. Funny story about the ceiling caving... Read more

David Garrettson

1983, Port Huron, MI, USA

Part Showman Part Clown

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Christine Mallon

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Christine Mallon

Like you said, fearless!! Like you said, fearless!! Like you said, fearless!!

Colleen Collier-Bunner

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Heidi Holzhauer

2019, Port Huron, MI, USA

Memorial service will be held this spring or summer in Port Huron, Michigan. Event will be posted on this site as well as Facebook after further planning. Planning a beautiful event to honor my Father’s life and memory is extremely important to me and my brother. And we would love it if you all would attend. Thank you for all of the stories about my father and all of your contributions as well.

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Christine Mallon

The stories and words of love for my brother have been a great comfort, wrapping us in warmth of the joy ... Read more The stories and words of love for my brother have been a great comfort, wrapping us in warmth of the joy his presence gave us ... Read more The stories and words of love for my brother have been... Read more

Heidi Holzhauer

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Cary Sheremet

Heidi, I recently found out about the passing of your dad, and my heart aches for you you and your family.... Read more Heidi, I recently found out about the passing of your dad, and my heart aches for you you and your family. I met you with him... Read more Heidi, I recently found out about the passing of your... Read more

Christine Mallon

Cary, it was so great sharing memories of our love for Mark at the Memorial. You picked up my heart. Cary, it was so great sharing memories of our love for Mark at the Memorial. You picked up my heart. Cary, it was so great sharing memories of our love ... Read more

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Colleen Collier-Bunner

I am shocked and saddened. My prayers go out to all his family and friends. I will miss bantering with him on Facebook and reminiscing about Ludington and Redford HS.

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David Garrettson

I met mark in 1967 on the beach in Port Huron, mi. That started a life long friendship. The two of us and “row bottom” covered every inch of water in our two mile world between Bryce creek to the north and the vacant lot to the south. Row bottom was Marks greatest possession, a ”plywood and 1 by dingy” he and his grandfather built. We snorkeled, fished, found old wrecks & terrorized any wasp or hornets 🐝 nest we found. We always attacked by water and ran back, diving in and pulling row bottom behind us until it was safe to climb in.

Later it was girls & water skiing and the summers were filled with plenty of both. Mark was the better Skier.

When he got his license are fun became year round. Mark would visit, first in the datson with his Panasonic Super tuner and coaxial speakers. Then came the VW Sirocco. Thats the car that was stolen, found months later by the police and returned in better condition, having received tires, and a paint job.
Mark loved his family more then anything on this planet and never recovered from the divorce and separation from his children. He would call me repeatedly months in advance of of the kids visiting, lining up the availability of the boat and planning out there visits. This was the happiest I saw him in the later years.
I think the collage fund is an excellent idea. I’ll be in contact Bruce.

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Christine Mallon

Oh Dave, these are the memories I love to hear! You hit the nail on the head too about his children’s visits.... Read more Oh Dave, these are the memories I love to hear! You hit the nail on the head too about his children’s visits. Nice of you and ... Read more Oh Dave, these are the memories I love to hear! You... Read more

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Kevin Bixler

1995, Thornton, CO, USA

I had the privilege of meeting Mark in 1995 when we both worked at Marshall Industries in Thornton. Mark was unique and we became good friends shortly thereafter. Mark always had a great sense of humor and could laugh at himself when he made a mistake. Mark considered himself a student of World War II history and we spent many hours debating details of equipment, campaigns, strategies and outcomes. Mark and I did a lot of Jeeping together. Mark was always working to expand the group and meet new people. Mark had a great gift and making friends. After Marshall was bought by another company, Mark organized an annual Christmas Reunion for Marshall people and we are still meeting today over 20 years later. Mark was a very close friend of mine and brother in Christ. I always knew I could count on Mark's friendship is good times and bad. I will miss him greatly!

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Christine Mallon

A pleasure and comfort of this site, is seeing photos and hearing stories and testimonies of Mark by those... Read more A pleasure and comfort of this site, is seeing photos and hearing stories and testimonies of Mark by those who knew and loved... Read more A pleasure and comfort of this site, is seeing photos... Read more

Theresa Holzhauer

Thank you kevin. Mark always talked about what a great friend you were to him. Thank you kevin. Mark always talked about what a great friend you were to him. Thank you kevin. Mark always talked about what a great... Read more

Michael Shimniok

Deepest sympathies to Mark's family and friends. He will be greatly missed. I am grateful I had a chance to know him.

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Michael Shimniok

1998, Teller County, CO, USA

Mark and Larry and a fellow Jeeper crossing the Platte

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Michael Shimniok

1998, Teller County, CO, USA

I wheeled quite a few trails with Mark. In the early days of our Jeep club we did some nutty stuff.

Mark was always ready to run trails with us in his trusty early 70s wag, like that time we ran the Teller County Carwash, a few years before the Hayman fire.

The river was flowing deep and we weren't sure if we wanted to try it. Half hearted dares were made and finally we said, what the heck. Mark had a winch after all. What could go wrong?

Mark and Larry were the guys wading in the Platte to guide us through. Half of us got stuck in water up to the top of our tires.

Mark came to the rescue with calming smiles and winched the stuck ones. With him around we knew we'd make it through and sure enough we did.

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Michael Shimniok

1998, Argentine Pass, Colorado, USA

Mark and his trusty Toyota at the top of Argentine Pass

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Theresa Holzhauer

Mark and I had many adventures in this truck. When Heidi was a baby we traded it for the Jeep. Mark wanted... Read more Mark and I had many adventures in this truck. When Heidi was a baby we traded it for the Jeep. Mark wanted his children to go... Read more Mark and I had many adventures in this truck. When... Read more

Michael Shimniok

1998, Argentine Pass, Colorado, USA

In 1998, Mark Holzhauer, Ethan, and I met up on the first trail run of what would soon become The Colorado Full Size Jeep Association. We ran many trails together over the years.

There's one trip I will always remember, Argentine Pass. It ended up being just the two of us and I jumped in his Toyota pickup at the mine and we drove up to the very top and had a pretty awesome conversation on the way.

Once we got up there the view was amazing. Before long a family of mountain goats came to check us out, moms and babies both. We were in petting distance but also within range of those sharp horns. So we just looked and they ambled on after awhile.

Of all the amazing experiences I've had in Colorado that one will always stand out. I cherish that experience and his friendship and think about it now and again 20 years later.

Always smiling, easy going, willing to help out with repairs or spare parts, and above all ready for an adventure. That's how I will always remember him.

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Christine Mallon

These stories and photos of Mark’s friendships and adventures mean so much; that was him: adventuresome, ... Read more These stories and photos of Mark’s friendships and adventures mean so much; that was him: adventuresome, friendly, enthusiastically... Read more These stories and photos of Mark’s friendships and ... Read more

Christine Mallon

I am re-reading this and remembering when Holzhauer siblings and some of the next-gen got together at Mark's... Read more I am re-reading this and remembering when Holzhauer siblings and some of the next-gen got together at Mark's house in Aurora, ... Read more I am re-reading this and remembering when Holzhauer... Read more

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Theresa Holzhauer

Mark loved getting together with his family and friends. You have all be his joy. He has shared many story’s with me. His favorite place in the world was his grandpa’s in Port Huron, MI.

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Theresa Holzhauer

Heidi is daddy’s girl.

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Reid Maxwell

Mark was the fun uncle everyone wishes they had. I didnt see him much growing up since our families lived so far away. The times we did get together,he always found a way to make our visits to port huron fun and adventurous. I wish i had gotten to know him more on a friend to friend level like the rest of my family rather than just a kid being teased by his uncle.

Im going to miss him...

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Christine Mallon

Beautifully expressed Reid...we will all miss him so much. Beautifully expressed Reid...we will all miss him so much. Beautifully expressed Reid...we will all miss him so... Read more

Christine Mallon

Heidi, I remember how thrilled your dad was with your birth. He loved his children, always spoke proudly ... Read more Heidi, I remember how thrilled your dad was with your birth. He loved his children, always spoke proudly of you both and your ... Read more Heidi, I remember how thrilled your dad was with your... Read more

Lauren Maxwell

Beautifully said. This explains howi remember him myself. Beautifully said. This explains howi remember him myself. Beautifully said. This explains howi remember him myself.... Read more

Theresa Holzhauer

Mark’s son Preston looks just like him.

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Christine Mallon

Preston, your dad was always proud of you, and Heidi. Our deep love and prayers for comfort are with you.... Read more Preston, your dad was always proud of you, and Heidi. Our deep love and prayers for comfort are with you. I love that you are ... Read more Preston, your dad was always proud of you, and Heidi.... Read more

Bruce Mackay

Buddies, attached to the hip, spending long carefree summer days together on Lake Huron. Formative years, filled with a sense of limitless potential. These are the memories I will always savior and hold closest to me, when thinking of my friend. It is difficult for me to describe the sense of loss, guilt and tragedy at this moment in time. Mark deserved better from us all, especially myself. Removed from seemingly limitless and unfair demands, my only hope is that he has now found the peace and solace he craved, and so richly deserves.
My sincere condolences to Jim, Christine, Kathryn, Heidi and Preston.

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Christine Mallon

We appreciate you very much, thank you. We appreciate you very much, thank you. We appreciate you very much, thank you.

Ernie Sirois

Mark & I disagreed on many things - we agreed on even more things. We shared a common beginning as young boys in NW Detroit. Mark is my friend....Ernie Sirois

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Larry Harrigan

I am crushed by this news... Mark was a great friend and brother and he will be dearly missed. I am praying for healing for his children and his family. :(

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Christine Mallon

He loved the fraternity, proud to be a founder. Sister, Chris He loved the fraternity, proud to be a founder. Sister, Chris He loved the fraternity, proud to be a founder. Sister,... Read more

Chris Roosen

2018

Mark in his Theta Tau suit (which still fit) at the 30th Anniversary of our chapter’s charter. He is unforgettable.

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Mike Morris

2011, Denver, CO, USA

Brothers forever

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Mike Morris

Mark was a kind and generous soul, who had a profound impact on my life without that being his goal. He was... Read more Mark was a kind and generous soul, who had a profound impact on my life without that being his goal. He was a fraternity brother... Read more Mark was a kind and generous soul, who had a profound... Read more

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