Robert James Holden was born August 3, 1943 in Watertown, Wisconsin to parents James Walter and Eva Mae Holden. He grew up in Clovis, California with siblings; Gary Holden, Judy (Holden) Woodruff (deceased), Howard Holden (deceased). He worked on his family farm until he joined the Air Force in 1964. There he met the love of his life, Sandra Jean Holden (deceased) to whom he was marred to for over 50 years.
He is survived by his son, Robert James Holden II (wife Danielle), daughter, Deborah Anne Lochel (husband Kenn), grandchildren: Robert James Holden III (32), Sara Kay Bernadine Marshall (28), Jacob Thomas Holden (25) (deceased), Tyler Holden Lochel (17), Madison Rylie Lochel (13) and three great grandchildren: Paisley (3), Andrew (8 months), and Abbi (4 months)
A private memorial service will be held in the family home, November 9, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. with Color Guard in attendance.