Eugene Holm

Eugene Holm, 93, passed away peacefully September 8, 2019 surrounded by family. Eugene was born June 29, 1926 to Palmer and Inga (Aalgard) Holm in Halstad, MN. Growing up, he spent his time working on the family farm. He married Sylvia Nelson October 2, 1948 in Shelly, MN and were blessedly together for over 70 years. They later moved to Ada, MN and then Fargo, ND. Eugene worked at WW Wallwork for over 20 years and the Fargo Public Schools for over 20 years. He was a member of Olivet Lutheran Church for over 60 years. Eugene was dedicated father to his boys and all the numerous family that was fortunate to receive his wood working creations. For the last 10 years, Sylvia and Eugene lived and enjoyed making great friends at Eventide, Moorhead. He loved to spend his time with his friends, playing cards and marbles, and tinkering and fixing anything mechanical. He was a very quiet but openhearted and always had time to help friends and relatives with whatever they needed. Eugene always offered encouragement and support to his kids and grandchildren. All of the children in his life always knew that he had time for them. Eugene is survived his sons, Jerry (Danette), Greg (Emily); grandchildren, Jeremy (Bavani) Holm, Issac Odegard, Katherine Holm, Josh (Jenna) Holm, Noah Pederson; and siblings, Irene Stigen, Eunice (Donald) Wang, Inez Anderson, Morris Holm, Marlys (Harris) Selvig; and sisters in law, Gladys Holm, Louise Holm, and Garnet Holm. Eugene was preceded in death by his wife; Sylvia Holm; parents; siblings, Irvin Holm, Herman Holm, Myrtle (Julius) Ramstad, Kenneth (Margaret) Holm, Wallace Holm; sister in law, Maxine Holm; and brothers in law, Walter Stigen, Wayne Anderson A special thanks to Hospice of the Red River Valley and Eventide Staff.