William Holland

WILLIAM HOLLAND E. Holland, age 81, of Evansville, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital. Bill was born June 11, 1932 in Evansville to the late Lee Roy and Helen Theresa (Milligan) Holland. He began his working career at Pfaffin’s Lake in Newburgh and later worked at Pride’s Park-It, Berkert Walton Printing Company, Schultz Lumber Company, Camp Breckenridge, International Trucks and Lockwood Truck Stop before retiring from George Koch Sons in 1992 after 33 years as a cost accountant. Bill was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church, the Sacred Heart Knights of St. John and the Administrative Management Society. He had served as past president of the local chapter of the Institute of Management Accountants and during his time as president the local chapter earned the number 1 rating nationally. Bill was also a past president of the Westside Improvement Association of White School Community, a founding member of the Mater Dei Booster Club in 1956, lifetime member of the Mater Dei Men’s Club, SWIRCA, past president of Hilltop Grove, member of St. Agnes Men’s Club, Germania Maennerchor, American Legion, Eagles and the Owls. Bill was also a Kentucky Colonel. Bill enjoyed playing music for many years and had his own dance band, Bill Holland and the All-Stars. He also enjoyed fishing, watching trains and working on cars. Recently, you could find Bill out on the dance floor, dancing and socializing at places such as the Eagles and the Owls. Surviving Bill are two daughters, Debbie (Ron) Brenner of Tuscaloosa, AL and Diana Flanigan of Evansville; a sister, Bonita Holland of Linton, IN; brothers, George Holland of Rushville, IN, Barry Holland and Steve Holland, both of Evansville. Also surviving are two grandchildren, Nathan (Andrea) Brenner and Matthew Flanigan; four great grandchildren, Sarah Katherine, Elizabeth and Abigail Brenner and Brandon Flanigan and his best friend and a lovely lady, Gloria Carter. In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his loving wife of 57 years, Helen Jean (Schoenbachler) Holland in 2010; a sister, Barbara Davis; a brother, Robert Holland and two infant brothers. Funeral services will begin at 9:30 A.M. Friday at Pierre Funeral Home, continuing with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 A.M. at St. Agnes Catholic Church, Rev. David Nunning officiating. Entombment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family from 2:00 until 8:00 P.M. on Thursday at Pierre Funeral Home, 2601 W. Franklin Street, where there will be a memorial service conducted by the church at 4:00 P.M. Bill’s family would like to thank everyone who helped care for him, especially the doctors, nurses and staff of Deaconess Gateway Hospital. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Agnes Catholic Church.

William Holland

June 11, 1932 - December 10, 2013