Richard D. Holdread

Richard D. Holdread, 83, of Elkhart, passed away January 4, 2012 at 3:30 pm at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born November 27, 1928 in Elkhart to Jess and Georgia (Curtis) Holdread. On June 26, 1948, he married Doris Marie Schrader in Elkhart. She preceded him in death May 7, 2007. Also preceding him are his parents, brothers Robert, Curtis, Douglas and Gayle; and his sister Barbara.
Surviving is his daughter Diana (Dennis) Eash of Indianapolis; sons James (Susan) Holdread of North Webster and Thomas (Angela) Holdread of Elkhart; 6 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren.
Dick worked as a buffer in the musical instrument industry. At age 16, he began working for Martin Band, then C.G. Conn and Vincent Bach. He proudly retired from Vincent Bach in 1991. He faithfully cared for Doris for the rest of her life after she was diagnosed with M.S. He had quite a hobby collecting old silver and brass, and refinishing the pieces until they shined brighter than a star. He was an avid fly fisherman, tying his own flies, was king of the euchre club at Brentwood, and was a Cubs and Bears fan. He was also an animal lover.
Visitation will be one hour prior to the 11 am memorial service Wednesday, January 11, 2012, at Stemm-Lawson-Peterson Funeral Home at Cobblestone Crossing, Elkhart. Rev. David Hudson, chaplain at Elkhart General Hospital, will officiate. Burial will be at Adamsville Cemetery, Adamsville, MI.
Memorials may be given to the MS Foundation or Pet Refuge of Mishawaka. Visit www.stemmlawsonpeterson.com to sign an online guestbook.