Born in Baker, MT to Carl & Anna Engstrom, he was the youngest of six (6) children. He served in the US Army as a medic from 1959 to 1962. After being discharged from the service, he married Colleen M. Sheehan in June 1962. Holger attended Montana State University, where he graduated with a business degree.
Most of his career was spent in the food & candy sales industry and he was known by many as the "Candy Man". He was very involved with Rose City Little League and served as Player Agent and President and was one of the first "official" umpires for the League. He impacted the lives of many kids through the years with his incredible coaching & pitching talent.
Two of the Holger's passions were golfing and the Portland Trailblazers. He was an avid golfer and a season ticketholder and loved attending games with his beloved wife, Colleen.
He is survived by his wife, Colleen M. Engstrom of 58 years, children Carla White, Aaron (Sheila) and Ansen Engstrom. He is also survived by his brother, Carl Engstrom. He was predeceased by his parents, two brothers and two sisters.
In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorial contributions be made to either the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society or Amazing Grace Baptist Church, 6902 NE Hazel Dell Avenue, Vancouver, WA 98665.
A Memorial Service will be held at Amazing Grace Baptist Church on September 26, 2020 at 2:00pm.
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