William Herholtz Obituary

I hear they are closing your Guest Book this year. I wanted to write in it one last time how special you were to me! I'm so thankful for the years we had together, but I wish there could've been more. Our whole family will still visit your final resting place and leave "Denver Bronco" decor because it was one of many things you loved. We love and miss you so much!

It has been three short and yet long years, and I miss you beyond words. It is hard that we can't share our life in the present tense anymore, but know that you are loved and missed by all of our family.

Hi Dad, It's been three years and I miss you more than ever... Your grandsons are growing up to be great young men. I wish they got to know you more. Thanks for all the guidance, support, love, discipline and generosity you shared with everyone you knew. I love you Dad.

How time does pass swiftly here on earth.
already three years. I can only imagine your new life with God our father. Peaceful and without pain. Praise Him for that. Miss you still. Your sister-in-law Laura

Dearest, Here it is March, already. Miss you as much as ever. I'll be home in April. Very nice here in Florida. I know this was your dream, to spend winters in FL. You are in such a wonderful place now though. No more cares or worries. Love you so, your loving wife, Al

Hi Dad, Turned 42 yesterday and missed getting a Penuts card...but most of all just missed seeing you! I love you and miss you each day! Thanks for all you did for me and taught me through the years.

Hi Dad, Turned 42 yesterday and missed getting a Penuts card...but most of all just missed seeing you! I love you and miss you each day! Thanks for all you did for me and taught me through the years.

Think of you often, old buddy! Look forward to seeing you before so very long! Don't forget your ABC's: Always Be Cool!

Dearest sweetheart, I still miss you so very much. All the kids are doing well. I've played a little golf and traveled a bit. Wish you were here! love Al

Dearest Dad,

your love, inspiration and leadership was such an influence to me and so many others...We all were lucky to have you in our lives.

I think of you many times every day and miss you more than words can express.

With love and prayers,

Bill

Dad, you're always in my thoughts. I miss talking to you about business, cars and most of all, the Broncos! Family was centered around you and it's not the same since. I miss you!

Love,
Bill

Dear Brother Bill,
We were friends for 45 years, and I miss your loving smile, warmth and friendship.
Thanks for making so many lives, including mine, a better one.
Loving thoughts from your brother-in-law,
Randy

I think about you everyday and wish we could have a conversation at our time on Saturday morning. Your love and strength still keeps me going, and I know we'll be together in the afterlife. Love, your little sister, Jeannie

Dear sweet Bill. I can't believe it is a year since you passed. I still miss you as much as ever. Plese know you are always with me in spirit. your loving wife, Al

I still miss you and you've been gone for a year already. Alice is doing better but the hole in her heart is still there. Always thought you the best. Love your sister-in-law Laura Botwinski

Sure, it's been a year, but I still think of my old buddy often! I'm glad that Bill ran out and flagged me down as I was riding by his house near Pontiac, Michigan. You see, he had the same motor scooter as me: they were Vespas, and we loved riding together. One brief story: I was riding backwards behind him on Bill's scooter one day. As he braked for a sharp turn, his brake cable snapped. We bounced into the ditch, and were both thrown akimbo, but neither was hurt. Pretty scary, doing it backwards!
Thanks for being a super friend, Bill. I look forward to seeing you in heaven! Till then...Yer bud, Marty

Alice, sorry to hear about Bill's passing. I know he suffered a long time and you took good care of him. We will miss in in GVHOA but come down and swim this summer.

Dad, it's only been two weeks since your passing and we miss you so much...you were an inspiration to many. I love you.

Uncle Bill, You inspire me to constantly strive for greatness and to follow my dreams. Your support and care in my life will always be remembered and appreciated. I miss you so much and wish we could have spent more time together. I know your new home in heaven will bring everlasting peace. I love you so much and hope to make you proud.

Your nephew, Eric

Bill,

You were so kind to our family and always treated us like a member of yours.

Thank you for all you have done.

Bill, There are really no adequate words to desribe how special you and Alice are to us! You were such an inspiration in our lives and were our family when ours was so far away. You are the reason why Rob and I chose a personal relationship with Christ. We have nothing but wonderful memories of you; Rob will always cherish your golf outings and I will never forget all of my nicknames you came up with! I think your favorite was Cam-o-flauge. You taught us both so much about life and family! We are truly blessed to have known and loved you Bill! I know you are at peace now with Jesus and I will see you again one glorious day! We love you all!

I love you very much! I'm glad I got to play the last round of golf with you and Nana. I'm also glad we caught the "big one" together in Mexico!

Hi Papa,
I love you. I went to visit you today and brought you a flag, but I know you are in heaven with the angels. Thank you for giving me the cross from your room.

Who was Bill Herholtz to me? Technically, he was my step-father; but he was as much a father to me as any man could be.

Bill was my mentor and friend who taught me to believe in God.

He got me started in my career and I am so thankful for that. Bill taught me how to tie a tie and spit-shine my shoes. He showed me how to dress for success and offer a firm hand shake. He trained me to look a person in the eye and always be positive! His advice was to never be late for work, give more than you receive, and remember that the patient is always right; even when they are wrong.

Bill taught me that hard work pays off, that charcoal is always better than gas and a window can never be too clean.

As a father, he supported me unconditionally. He was always proud of my accomplishments and praised me whether I deserved it or not. My father was an extremely generous person who even parked his car outside on cold nights so I could park mine in the garage.

So much of who I am today comes from Bill Herholtz. I will never forget him. I will always love him and miss him! Thank you dad for all that you have done for me!

Your loving son,

Papa and I loved each other very much and had a strong relationship. We would call each other on the phone and talk about our feelings, school and each other. The most important thing to me was making sure he was feeling okay! Papa taught me to do a lot of things, but by far the best thing was feeding carrots to the rabbits and sitting together watching them eat through the window. I loved spending every moment I could with him and now all of these things will be missed. But at least I have a memory full of things that we did and I know who he was. He put a smile on my face, made me happy and laughed every time I saw him. Papa meant the world to me and he will be missed dearly. He was amazing and there isn’t a big enough word in this entire world to describe him! I am so blessed that he was a part of my life but there will always be a part of my heart missing. I know that he isn’t in pain anymore and is happy. I love you papa so much and God bless you.

"To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:
A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted;
A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up;
A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance.” Ecc. 3:1-4

Because you fought so long and hard, it is hard to believe that the day of your passing has come. Your strength and courage through this ordeal have been an inspiration to all who know and love you.

You have been the best big brother in the entire universe, and I shudder when I think I can no longer talk to you...I miss you so already, but I know the loving memories that those of us in your family and circle of friends share will give me strength as time passes.

Your laughter and love will live on in the hearts of everyone who had the pleasure of being a part of your life.

Brother Bill, please know that you will be loved forever by the lucky people in your life.

Thank you for leading our family so well since 1973. I am so proud of you and all that you have accomplished. Thank you for loving my children and being the best Uncle in the world to them. Most of all, thank you for being you. I don't want to end this, but I know that I must.

Your little sister, Jeannie/Jean Bug

I believe that God sends the right people into our lives at just the right time. I am so grateful for the time I had with you; you were a wonderful father-in-law! I will miss our warm cheek-to-cheek hugs and kisses, your words of encouragement, and inspirational notes sent in BIG manila envelopes via "snail mail" (we were alike in many ways). In the end, your reputation as a generous, strong, and faithful man was victorious over the battle you fought. YOU will live on in so many touched hearts and changed lives! I am thankful Heaven secured a beautiful place for you to rest in quietness and peace. I already miss you. . . I am NEVER going to forget you. . . I will always love you!

"To live in the hearts we leave behind is not to die." ~ Thomas Campbell

Bill, thank you for the guidance, insight and support you offered me. W/o you I would not be in the hearing care industry, as it is your values I strive to uphold. We had many, many good times. May those in Heaven enjoy your BIG German smile ...

To the Swensson family and Alice

We are saddened to hear about your loss,are thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. Bill was a great man.

Love you,

Eloy and Gloria Gonzales

Although you weren't my blood family, you will always be "Uncle Bill" to me. It was wonderful knowing you. You are missed.
My prayers are with you and your family.

Brother Bill,
In the nearly 45 years that we've known each other, you always have shown a wonderful big heartedness and generosity toward a great many people. I've admired how you could engage even a stranger with interesting conversation. And that laugh--what a great laugh! Congratulations on being a phenomenal friend, dad, grandfather, uncle, etc. Congrats, too, on your many achievements. You are loved.
How euphoric you must be now... in the afterlife after believing in the Word of the authoritative Scriptures.
I will always love and miss my very special brother-in-law.

Bill, we want to thank you for allowing us to be part of your life. It only made ours more blessed, thanks for the laughs, talks and the fishing memories we shared and the love for our families. Thank you for being that "extra special" papa for Rhett, Kendall and Madison. Always and forever in our hearts

Dear Alice and family, My prayers are with you at this sad time. Bill was such a wonderful friend, he'll definitely be missed. He and Fred can now have a perfect game of golf in the great beyond.

Bill always knew " What it takes to be # 1" He will always be remembered as a top shelf guy by the friends he made throught his carreer in the hearing aid industry

We will miss you dearly Boss, Friend and Mentor. Mike and I owe a great deal of gratitude to Bill and Alice for for employing us both at a time when we were down and out! They took us under their wings and taught us the ins and outs of the Hearing Aid Business and thanks to them we have our own Hearing Aid Business. Bill was always so warm and generous to everyone he came in contact with and I will never forget the little chuckle he always gave me when I answered the phone. He said he loved the way I answered it! I loved his Smile! He and Alice made me feel as a very important part of their family! In 2008 Bill and Alice helped us celebrate our daughter's high school graduation! Thank you Bill and Alice for always making us feel so special in your lives. Bill, My Friend, Rest in Peace and someday I know I will see you again! My deepest sympathy and my prayers go to Alice and the Herholtz Family!

My thoughts are cloudy, my words may not be clear. My heart is very heavy over the loss of a " Great Friend" and mentor. I love and will miss you dearly Bill. My God lay a blessing hand on the loved one's left behind to relish in your memory.

I remember the day when the Herholtz/DeHaan family moved in down the street almost three decades ago. Abby and I offer our sincere condolences to our longtime and profound friends.

to the family. Like so many, I will miss Bill on this plain. At another time and another world order, I will laugh, remininse,and stand tall and bright eyed with him again. I will cherish Bill's memory and our friendship for the balance of my time here, and look forward to reuniteing again. God bless you all and keep your faith strong. Bill Cranmore Michigan.

Uncle Bill,
I wish I would have told you what an inspiration you were to me. Your generous heart affected me so deeply because I always knew that you genuinely cared about my interests and what mattered to me. I will never forget you giving me my very first red rose as a gawky and awkward pre-teen. You made me feel so special-always!! I love you

Dear Herholtz family,
We would like to offer our deepest condolences for the passing of Bill and we hope that your family can find some comfort during this difficult time. He was obviously beloved by many. Personally speaking I will remember him for his commitment to family, kind nature, and quick sense of humor. May he rest in peace.

Uncle Bill,
I wish I would have told you what an inspiration you were to me. Your generous heart affected me so deeply because I always knew that you genuinely cared about my interests and what mattered to me. I will never forget you giving me my very first red rose as a gawky and awkward pre-teen. You made me feel so special-always!! I love you

Papa--I will miss your sincere smile and warm greeting when we would meet. I see you in the faces of my husband and children each day. You were such an incredible blessing to us all!
You will be deeply missed.

Bill, Lara, and family,
Words cannot express the sadness that you are all going through right now. I will keep all in my prayers. Please know that there are a multitude of people who are sharing your sorrow. Hugs to you all.
Love, Lori and Craig

What a kind and loving man Bill has been to me! I will miss him tremendously! In our too short time together, Bill has taught me so very much and I cherish each day we spent together. Your beautiful smile and infectious laugh will stay with me always. Rest in Peace my dear friend!!! Sue Chavez

Our family is sending our warmest wishes to Bill's entire family. These last few months have been so difficult for you all. May he be in a peaceful place and leave you all with a sense of an amazing man.

Dear Alice and family, Our thoughts are with you. Although we are so far away we are together in Christ. We have so many lovely memories of the times spent with both you and Bill. His laughter and joy of life. His generosity. Your friends in Scotland Daphne and Colin

Uncle Bill,
You always supported and believed in me, I knew if I needed you I just had to say the words. Your presence in everyone's life was unmistakable and unforgetable. I will miss your warm deep hugs, your double birthday cards, and the sound of your great heartfelt laugh. You were a man of deep faith I know you are in a better place. I will always love you.
Your Niece,
Wendy Kwiatkowksi (Birndorf)

Uncle Bill,
I will always think of you whenever I celebrate my birthday, or whenever someone "accidentally" calls me "Sam." I'll never forget all of the Polish jokes, and your kind words. It was truly a blessing to have known you, and I hope your eternal rest grants you peace.
With love,
Dan (Sam)

Joe and I will miss you. We were so lucky to have you as a neighbor and a friend. We will miss your smile, your laugh and positive attitude, and your kindness to everyone. Joe & Kathy Thiac

Bill was an inspiration to me and a mentor. When I became President of CHS he was there to support me and show me the ropes. He was a great leader, he always had a strong moral compass and was not afraid to jump in and help when someone needed a hand. We just lost one really good guy. My thoughts are with Alice and the rest of the family. Cindy Hoest

Bill was as I used to say "The world's best Dad"... He was my friend, my mentor and my father. Throughout my life he was always there for me whenever I needed him, even when we may not have agreed on something. He is one of the most generous persons I have ever met. Always treating others with respect, kindness and fairness. May you rest in peace Dad. I am going to miss you.

On Behalf of all the Marines that Bill served with in Viet Nam and cared for. Thank you. USMC, RIP

What joy you shared with so many of us that are privileged to call you friend. We continue to know your closeness by the many gifts you gave us that we carry in our hearts.

My memory, is of someone who was very quick to laugh, always had a smile, and seemed to just brim with happiness. A very warm a joyous personality.
Rest in peace, uncle Bill. Niece, Valerie Marek

Hey, Bill! What a great friend you have been - for about 53 years! It was always pedal to the metal, wide open, right? What fun you have been, although we haven't been able to be together much for these many years! But we have kept in touch, and we will certainly be in touch as we enjoy heaven with our Savior Jesus! We always told each other to Always Be Cool, so, dear friend, remember your A.B.C.'s!! Prayers for Alice and the family. I love you lots!

Chuck and I will miss you beyond words. We will never forget your smile.

Your sister and brother-in-law Chuck and Laura

Grand Rapids, MI