A graveside service will be held on Monday, May 6, 2019 at 1:30 pm at the Rock Island National Cemetery. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at Runge Mortuary by 12:45 pm. Online condolences may be left at www.rungemortuary.com
George was born August 14, 1954 in Boonville, MO; the son of George Harry Jr and Laurel (Encord) Holem. He married Donna Haines on March 19, 1983 in Dillon, SC.
He served in the US Army from 1972 to 1975 and then from 1980 to 1997. He was a chemical specialist and a paratrooper for the 82nd Airborne Division. After his service, George worked at CADS and later retired from Per Mar Security. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing and gambling. He also greatly enjoyed coaching his sons in baseball, basketball and football.
Those left to honor his memory include his loving wife, Donna; sons: Danny (Heather) McHugh, Lebanon, MO; C.J. (Rachael) McHugh, Buffalo, IA; Bryan (Katie) Holem and Matt Holem, all of Davenport; numerous grandchildren; five great grandchildren; brothers: Darrell and Bob Holem, both of New Franklin, MO; Steve Holem, Ft. Sill, OK; half brothers: Donnie and Vern Holem; sisters: Pam (David) Weirich, Moberly, MO and Misty (Shane) Cates, Michigan and numerous extended family members. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, David Bottoms, sister, Delores Lowe and a nephew, Danny Bottoms.
