ROBERT L. VONHOLDT

Robert L. von Holdt, age 84, of Columbia City, IN passed away at 10:10 a.m. Friday, December 23, 2011 at The Oaks, Columbia City.Born on June 18, 1927 in Chicago, IL, he was the son of Norbert W. and Barbara (Hessel) von Holdt.

He grew up in Chicago and graduated from Loyola Academy with the Class of 1945. He served in the United States Navy from 1945-1946. After his marriage to Josephine Cecelia Psenicka on October 15, 1949 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, they moved to Arlington Heights, IL moving to Columbia City in 1960. In 1984 they moved to South Whitley where he resided until his health began to fail and he moved near family in Columbia City. He was a manager of Columbia City Die Mold for 30 years and Guardmark Security for 12 years.

Survivors include his 3 children, Robert von Holdt Jr. of Minocqua, WI, Kathy Kiester, Columbia City and James (Tina) von Holdt of Albion; 1 sister, Sister Mary Barbara Therese of Iowa; 5 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Josephine C. von Holdt and 1 son, David von Holdt and 5 brothers and sisters.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 27, 2011 from 5-8 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday both at DeMoney-Grimes Countryside Park Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City or after 9:30 am Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at the church. The funeral mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Church with Father Larry Cramer officiating. Burial will follow at St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Cemetery, Columbia City.Memorial gifts may be given in Mr. von Holdt's memory to Masses or St. Paul of the Cross Faith In Action Building Fund.Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Please visit www.demoneygrimes.com to send family condolences or sign the guest register book.