Norman L Holle, 82 years young, passed away on October 22, 2025. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. Monday morning, October 27th at the McGilley & Frye Funeral Home 105 E. Loula St. Olathe, KS. followed by a Funeral Service starting at 10 am. Lunch to follow at the VFW Post 7397 9550 Pflumm Rd Lenexa KS. Burial in Fancy Creek Zion Cemetery 14841 Bodaville Road Randolph KS.
Born May 3,1943 in Barnes, KS. to Chris Holle and Rosie Richter Holle. He is survived by his children William "Bill" Holle and his wife Lola, Mary H. Miguel, Martha Holle, mother of his children Margaret Holle-Trim, step children Debbie Hayes and her husband David, Robin and Scot Townsend, Troy and Linda Lasher, grandchildren Austin Holle, Nathan Holle, Brett Holle, Ben Miguel, Cary Hayes, Ashford Collins, Avery, Demi, Megan Hayes, Javon Taylor, Drai, Major, Reecy, Travis and Ashley Hayes, Walon, Laynee, Aubri and Dustin Nantkes, Max and Amy Townsend, Sami and Clay with son Coy, Grace and Elijah Lovin and his sister Shirley Ginchork. He is preceded in death by his wife Carolyn Holle, his siblings Wilma Mach, Melvin Holle, Joann Lillibridge.
He enlisted in the United States Army in 1962. Three years in active duty. He was crew chief in the Army of a De Havilland Canada U-1A Otter air plane. He served in the Vietnam War for one year. Running Operations, Mail, payroll, ammunition, supplies pickup/delivery, Medivac and supporting special operations. Crew Chief was a demanding job that required several roles to be done such as load master and maintenance. The U-1A Otter would not fly without a Crew Chief. Returning to the Untied States to Fort Belvoir, VA. He then spent three years in the reserves.
In the 70's Norman went into construction and soon created Holle Homes and NL Holle Homes. Quoted as saying he "built over 200 homes in the late 70's and early 80's". Deciding to venture further into home sales he created Holle Homes Real Estate with Carolyn. The office was on Santa Fe in Olathe Kansas for over 20 years.
As a veteran, Norman worked with Dr. Thakur to obtain his disability. Dr. Thakur referred a few patients to Norman so he could help guide them getting their PTSD disability. He once said, "either I'm going to stop doing that or I'm going to create a class". Then the class was born. He could not say no to Dr. Thakur. Working with Dr. Thakur and an incredible cast of veterans, the class has helped over 1100 veterans receive 100% disability.
Many thanks to Chuck and Becky Goble and Mike Martin for continuing the class. Special thanks to Arthur for his drive and assistance and Allen Olson for the incredible help he has given in the earlier years. With many more moving parts from the senator's office, house of representatives and the many veterans involved. Norman loves and thanks you all.
