Robert Holster, Sr

Robert Holster grew up knowing the value of hard work. A graduate of the eighth grade, Bob started working at the age of 12, and never stopped. He was a self taught man who had the ability to calculate, analyze, and design just about anything having to do with construction. In 1946, Bob founded Holster Construction. Many of his buildings dot the Wausau landscape including the Pizza Huts and Burger King buildings, St. Stephen Parsonage, Wausau Insurance Regional office building, and several Wausau Hospital additions. He looked forward to going to work every Monday and had the enjoyment of working with his sons and grandsons.
Bob was born September 7, 1920 in the town of Easton to the late Charles and Francis (Hettinga) Holster. He served his country during WWII in the U.S. Army 9th Armored Division and fought in the Battle of the Bulge. He married Lorraine Berard on June 20, 1942 at St. Stephen Lutheran Church. This year they celebrated 68 years of marriage. He was a member of St. Stephen having served as Council President and Superintendent of Sunday School.
At the age of 90, Bob passed away on Thursday, November 11, 2010 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
Survivors include his wife, Lorraine of Wausau, two sons, William of Tampa, FL, Richard (Susan) of Wausau, one daughter, Joy (Carl) Wanta of Wausau, eight grandchildren, Kelly Holster, Christopher (Cathy) Holster, Michael (Leah) Holster and their sons, Ethan and Kaleb, Thomas (Susan) Holster, David (Samantha) Holster and their children, Noah and Myla, and Stuart, Phillip, Elizabeth Wanta, and one sister, Annie Geurink of Wausau. Bob was preceded in death by his son Bobby, daughter-in-law, Cheryl Holster, and brother, Peter Holster.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, November 15, 2010 at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Wausau. Reverend Gary Froseth will officiate. Interment will be in Restlawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be Sunday from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Helke Funeral Home and at the church on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services. You may sign our family guest book at helke.com.