Milton F. Holetz

Milton F. Holetz, age 89, of Montgomery passed away suddenly but peacefully Monday, December 9, 2019, at his home on the farm where he lived for 53 years.

Milton was born in rural Lexington Township, Le Sueur County, on May 14, 1930 to Frank and Emily (Kalina) Holetz. As a child he attended country school and helped his parents on the farm back when fields were plowed with a team of horses and everyone looked forward to threshing day in the fall. He graduated from Montgomery High School and attended a commercial college in Mankato to be an accountant.

He married Lois Beinhorn of New Prague September 12, 1952 and proudly served as Sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps 1951-1953 during the Korean War. During his working life he was employed with the Montgomery Creamery, Bentley Motors, Polar Panel, Harvestore, Prior Lake Machining, "C" Lind Ford and New Prague Ford, retiring in 2002.

He enjoyed the Czech language and his heritage and the local czech celebrations of Kolacky Days and Dozinky. He was proud to say he never missed a Kolacky Days parade except for his two years in the service. He loved spending time with family and sharing his stories and silly humor. His favorite interests included horses, cars and trucks, tractors, tinkering in the shop fixing and building, reading the newpapers and, Googling and texting.

Milton is survived by his wife, Lois, and three daughters, Tamara (Bill) Ove of St. Peter, Heidi Wellentin of Lonsdale and Deidra (Mark) Slavik of New Prague, seven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and other family and friends.. He is preceded in death by his parents; son in-law, John Wellentin, sisters and brother-in-law Virginia (Charles) Hruska and Olga McDonald.

There will be no formal services. A private family burial will be held in the spring. Schoenbauerfuneralhome.com.