James Wendell “Red” Holmes, 83 of Pacific Junction, IA was born May 3, 1929 in Genoa, NE to Merle James & Marie Elizabeth (Yetter) Holmes. He was raised in Fullerton and graduated from high school there and continued his education at Peru State College earning a degree in education. Red met Patricia Anne Lincoln while they were in college and were later united in marriage on Aug. 22, 1954 in Glenwood, IA. To this union two children were born, Debra & James.
The family resided in rural Pacific Junction. Red continued teaching for several years and worked part-time in the summers for Lyman Richey Ready Mix. They offered him a fulltime position, which he accepted and became their safety director. He remained with the company until his retirement.
Red was an avid sports enthusiast and continued coaching and refereeing for many years. He enjoyed watching all of the Iowa Hawkeye sporting events and in earlier years loved to hunt, fish and attend the horse races. He was a true outdoorsman. Red’s quick wit and humor will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Preceding Red in death were his parents and brother, Gary Holmes. Survivors include his wife, Pat Holmes of Pacific Junction, IA: daughter, Debra Ann (Holmes ) Feller of Plattsmouth, NE: son, Jim & wife Michelle Holmes of Pacific Junction, IA; grandchildren, Lauren & husband Pete; Heath, Keri & husband Dan; Hilleary & husband Mike; great-granddaughter, Payton; sister, Roseanne Hoebbel of Phoenix, AZ; brother, Richard Lyle “Joe” Holmes of Central City, NE; nieces, nephews, extended relatives and many friends.
Interment will be held in the Glenwood Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Pacific Junction United Methodist Church or the Pacific Junction Historical Society.
Visitation:Monday, January 14, 2013
5:00 PM
212 S. Locust St.
Glenwood, IA51534
Service:Tuesday, January 15, 2013
11:00 AM
212 S. Locust St.
Glenwood, IA51534
13 Condolences
Pat and families,
Sorry for your loss, know that we are thinking of you all at this time. Red was a very kind and fun loving man. Warm Regards and Deepest Sympathies Jim and Doris Truhlicka and Families
Deepest Regrets, Red was truly a unique Individual He will be missed.
SO LONG OLD FRIEND YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN GOD SPEED AND GOD BLESS
Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Pacific Junction Whistle Stop Committee
My deepest sympathies, thoughts and prayers for your comfort and peace during this difficult time.
Don Williams,
Dad, Mom, and I would like to express our sympathy to your family. Red was truly one in a million and a great friend.
We remember Red when we living in the area back in the 50’s. We share in your sorrow; our thoughts and prayers are with you during these difficult days.
We were so sorry to hear of the passing of Red! Our thoughts and prayers of comfort are with you all.
Made football players out of us farm boys. We thought we were in shape from working all summer but he had us crawling to milk the cows & climb bedroom stairs after his two-a-day pre-school workouts. Sure paid off come game days. Never forget his “meat grinder” practice where he stood between two tackling dummies in his sleeveless gray sweatshirt and took all of us on in full pads one at a time.
Remained a special family friend throughout his lifetime. Only regret was not getting a picture of him and all of us guys at our 50 Year class reunion in 2010. “Red” was a great guy and still coaching me every time he saw me including the night of our Homecoming Banquet. Coach was one of those people in your life always to be appreciated and never forgotten. Wish I could be there for his services. Rest in Peace Big Man.
Wanted to express our deepest sympathies and let you know you are all in our prayers during this time in your lives. Red was a good man
Dear Pat and family, so sorry to read of your loss, Red was a very nice man and will truly be missed not only by you but everyone who knew him. He was always happy anytime I would see him; have memories of him when I played basketball and when he was with you. My mother would always tell me when she would see and talk to you two. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May God comfort you all know and in the days to come.
Judy
Pat, we are so sorry. Red was a very wonderful man, he will be missed. Your in our prayers Pat.
Just heard about this last week when I read the Nance County Journal.
I grew up with Red and the Holmes family in Fullerton. I’m going to miss seeing Red at our annual Fullerton High reunions.
I have many, many fond memories from knowing Red, from grade school right on thru the early 50’s before we all went our own way.
I shall miss him and think of him in my prayers.
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