Michael Steven Holcomb

Michael Steven Holcomb

September 4, 1942 – January 13, 2021
Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on January 13, 2021, age 78. Preceded in death by parents Boyd (Evy) Holcomb and Helen (Chet) Sailer and sister Virginia Fay. Survived by his loving wife Mary; children Chris (Julie) and Megan (James); grandchild Brennan; and his sisters Candace (Frank), Joan (Bill), Sue, Merle (Gary); brother Brad (Laurie); and numerous nieces and nephews. Lifelong educator who retired from Tartan HS after 36 years of teaching to spend his time writing several books and enjoying every spare moment with the love of his life. A small, private service will be held at St. Ambrose for immediate family. A proper Holcomb party will be planned this summer for friends and family to celebrate Mike’s life. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be sent to the Alzheimer’s Association in honor of Michael, David Larkin, and Bill Fraser. www.alz.org With love and gratitude to Terry L., Terry F., Diane, and Cindy for being endless sources of support over the years. (Published in the Pioneer Press on January 24, 2021)