"Buzz was one-in-a-million. A kind, gentle man. A fantastic person to work with. Heaven just got richer!"
In loving memory of
Leonard "Buzz" Holck
October 31, 1921 - April 4, 2011
Leonard "Buzz" Edward Holck was born on October 31, 1921, to Carl and Theresa (Hilaridis) Holck on a farm north of Jeffers, Minnesota. He was baptized at home and attended country school in Amo Township, Minnesota.
On March 28, 1943, Buzz was united in marriage to Helen Boaz at her parents' home in Amo Township. This marriage was blessed with three children, Sandra, Wayne, and Rhonda. After marriage, Buzz and Helen lived on a farm near Storden, Minnesota. Buzz farmed for many years until 1967. He then started working as a custodian and school bus driver for Storden Public Schools. Helen passed away on September 23, 2008. After her death, Buzz continued living in Storden and eventually moved to Mikkelson Manor in Windom. In May of 2010, Buzz moved to the Good Samaritan Society - Sogge Memorial in Windom where he lived until passing away on Monday, April 4, 2011 at the age of 89.
Buzz was a member of the Amo United Methodist Church where he was an usher and on the church council. He was involved with the Storden Senior Center and a volunteer driver for RSVP. In his younger years, Buzz was on the Storden Horseshoe team and bowling league. Buzz was known for his great sense of humor. He enjoyed baseball, fishing, traveling, sightseeing, talking to people, and most of all loved being with his family.
Buzz is survived by two daughters, Sandra Lacher and her husband, Bruce, of Princeton and Rhonda Holck of Pennock; one son, Wayne Holck and his wife, Sandy, of Alexandria; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one sister, Neva Hengtgen of Jeffers; nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Theresa Holck; step-mother, Nellie Holck; and wife, Helen Holck.
Blessed be the memory of Leonard "Buzz" Holck.
When I think about a man
Who has a deep and quiet soul-
Who works for what his family needs,
Takes pleasure in his role...
When I think about a man
Who's had big challenges to face,
I think about my dad,
About his dignity and grace.
When I think about a man
Who in his daily life reveals
So much strength and tenderness
And depth in what he feels...
When I think about a man
Who always gives the best he can,
I think about my dad,
My lifelong hero.
A good man.
Tributes
"He was truly one of the "good guys" of the staff of Storden-Jeffers school system. A gentleman with a smile. "
"The poem that is printed above described Buzz perfectly. A gentle, kind man, he was. Buzz and Helen adored each other and always had something to laugh about. Our Smypathy to the family. Denny and Mary Turner. "
"We will always remember Buzz for his sense of humor and that great smile he always had. We will miss him as part of the family. We are so sorry that we won't be able to join you for the funeral today."
"Sorry to hear of your Dads passing. He will be really missed. He also had a smile and a joke to tell you when he seen you. It was always fun to talk with you folks when they came over to visit my parents. Our prayers and sympathy goes out to you. Bless be his memory."
"Sorry for your loss. I always knew Buzz as a funny man who had a big smile every time I saw him. He will forever be missed."
"Dear Neva,Linda,Curt,Mark & Family, Our thoughts & prayers are with you in the loss of your loved one. May you find peace & comfort knowing Buzz is now safe in the arms of our Lord"
"Very sorry to hear of Buzz' passing, he was a very good friend to my dad, Bud Lerohl. I am sure there is a horseshoe game happening in Heaven today, along with a happy reunion. To the family, you are in our thoughts and prayers."
"Sorry to hear of the passing of Buzz, we have all lost a very good person! "
"I remember Buzz as the janitor at the elementary school in Storden when I was young. My mom was a teacher so we would be there after school waiting for her. I remember visiting with him while he worked. He always had a smile on his face and joked with us. He will be missed by many. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers."
"One of Buzz's pleasures was horseshoe and he was good at it. Buzz did everything with humor and good cheer and never lost that great sense of humor. I miss him so much already it seems like he's been gone forever. His loss is leaving a big empty spot but I have to remember that he is in a much better place."
"To Family Holck, What great guy .He will be greatly miss. My prayers are with you at this time."
"I knew Buzz as a little girl. He was janitor at our elementary school and he and Helen were friends of my grandparents~Ervin and Madge Missling. He was always so kind and smiling all the time. Always had something nice to say to me! Our deepest sympathy for the loss of this wonderful man. "
"One of his many funny comments that was recent was when we asked him how he was he said he was having trouble with his eye and couldn't see very. When asked why, he said, "They were closed.""
"Buzz was an example to all with his positive attitude and wonderful sense of humor. He will be truly missed. "
"I had the good fortune to meet Buzz when he lived at Mikkelson Manor. He was a true gentleman, always appreciative of anything you did for him, as was his loving family. He was a real day brightener!!! You have my sincere sympathy."