Alexander (Alex) Holtzhauer

Alex is survived by his step-daughter Patricia Crowell of Ayr; daughter-in-law Christine Holtzhauer of Tillsonburg; son Glenn and wife Deb; daughter Christine and husband Craig Cooper all of Cambridge and grandchildren Don (Jana) Berry, Angela Holtzhauer, Adam (Stacey) Holtzhauer, Lena (Brian) Ford, Aaron and Nathan Cooper; and also 7 great-grandchildren Kate, Arianna & Asher Holtzhauer; Mackenzie & Madilynn Berry, and Mason & Emma Ford.

Alex was predeceased by wife Betty (2001), son Rick (1997), son-in-law Martin Crowell (2000), and grandsons Mark Berry (2002) and Matthew Holtzhauer (2005).

He is also survived by his sisters Marg Munden of Calgary and Myna (Art) Butler of Paris and sister-in-law Gladys Harper of Tillsonburg and many nieces and nephews.

He is the son of the late Elijah and Lillian Holtzhauer and predeceased by in-laws Charles & Ruby Harper, siblings and in-laws.

Alex was a life-long resident of Cambridge and worked at Savage Shoes and Franklin Manufacturing, He was also a member of Wesley United Church, the Highland Fusiliers of Canada and the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 121.

A graveside service is being held at this time and a celebration of life at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to be made to Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada or a charity of your choice.

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