Obituary
Eagle River, WI- Terry A. Holmgren, age 67 of Eagle River, WI died enjoying one his favorite pastimes Saturday afternoon June 11, 2011 following a motorcycle/wildlife collision in Vilas County, WI.
Terry was born April 18, 1944 in Ishpeming, son of Carl and Lois (Hanson) Holmgren. He attended Ishpeming High School with the class of 1962 and served in the Michigan National Guard. Terry worked for Cleveland Cliffs prior to working 20 years in the operators union as a heavy equipment mechanic. He retired in 2002 from A. Lindberg & Sons Construction.
Terry was an avid ski jumper from his youth into his 60's winning the US Masters Ski Jumping Championship three times. The last victory coming after heart bypass surgery. He often spoke fondly of the friendships he made during his skiing years.
He was well known throughout the UP and Northern Wisconsin for his guitar and banjo playing abilities. Throughout his life he shared his talent playing for numerous benefits, fund raising organizations, and non profit organizations. The list of bands, groups and trios is endless with one of his favorites being the Allegro musical group.
"Coach Holmgren" devoted many hours to the Ishpeming Little League in the 70's and 80's and always stressed the importance of sportsmanship. One of his greatest joys in coaching was to witness a youth playing beyond his/her abilities.
Terry is survived by his wife Lynda of Eagle River, sons Terry C. (Paula) Holmgren of Ishpeming and Tom (Beth) Holmgren of Negaunee; grandchildren Mark, Hart, and Blake; also surviving is his sister Laverne (Mark) LeClair of Champion, brothers Kenneth (Kathy) Holmgren of Marquette and Dennis (Carolyn) Holmgren of Flint and several nieces and nephews. Terry was preceded in death by his parents, brother Dale Holmgren, & grandson Tyler Holmgren.
A memorial service will be held 6:00pm e.s.t Thursday, June 16, 2011 at Bethany Lutheran Church in Ishpeming with Rev. Warren Geier officiating.
The family will greet relatives and friends at Bethany Lutheran Church on Thursday from 4:00-6:00PM.
Memorials may be directed to the Ishpeming Ski Club in memory of Terry.
Terry's obituary may be viewed at www.bjorkandzhulkie.com where his guest book may be signed.
Terry was born April 18, 1944 in Ishpeming, son of Carl and Lois (Hanson) Holmgren. He attended Ishpeming High School with the class of 1962 and served in the Michigan National Guard. Terry worked for Cleveland Cliffs prior to working 20 years in the operators union as a heavy equipment mechanic. He retired in 2002 from A. Lindberg & Sons Construction.
Terry was an avid ski jumper from his youth into his 60's winning the US Masters Ski Jumping Championship three times. The last victory coming after heart bypass surgery. He often spoke fondly of the friendships he made during his skiing years.
He was well known throughout the UP and Northern Wisconsin for his guitar and banjo playing abilities. Throughout his life he shared his talent playing for numerous benefits, fund raising organizations, and non profit organizations. The list of bands, groups and trios is endless with one of his favorites being the Allegro musical group.
"Coach Holmgren" devoted many hours to the Ishpeming Little League in the 70's and 80's and always stressed the importance of sportsmanship. One of his greatest joys in coaching was to witness a youth playing beyond his/her abilities.
Terry is survived by his wife Lynda of Eagle River, sons Terry C. (Paula) Holmgren of Ishpeming and Tom (Beth) Holmgren of Negaunee; grandchildren Mark, Hart, and Blake; also surviving is his sister Laverne (Mark) LeClair of Champion, brothers Kenneth (Kathy) Holmgren of Marquette and Dennis (Carolyn) Holmgren of Flint and several nieces and nephews. Terry was preceded in death by his parents, brother Dale Holmgren, & grandson Tyler Holmgren.
A memorial service will be held 6:00pm e.s.t Thursday, June 16, 2011 at Bethany Lutheran Church in Ishpeming with Rev. Warren Geier officiating.
The family will greet relatives and friends at Bethany Lutheran Church on Thursday from 4:00-6:00PM.
Memorials may be directed to the Ishpeming Ski Club in memory of Terry.
Terry's obituary may be viewed at www.bjorkandzhulkie.com where his guest book may be signed.
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