Milton LeRoy Holland

Milton Holland, 78, of Barnesville, MN died on Saturday, September 21, 2013 at his home in Barnesville under the care of Red River Valley Hospice. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 25, 2013 at Assumption Catholic Church in Barnesville, Minnesota. Visitation will be from 5-7 PM, Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at Dobmeier Funeral Home in Barnesville, MN with a prayer service at 7 PM. Visitation will resume one hour prior to the funeral service. Burial will be at St. Marys Catholic Cemetery, Barnesville, Minnesota. Milton LeRoy Holland was born February 15, 1935 in rural Barnesville, Minnesota, the son of Harry and Mathilda (Austin) Holland. He was raised and attended country school near Barnesville. As a young man he worked with his father on the family farm and also helped the neighbors. On November 5, 1960 he was united in marriage to Clara Tootsie Nosal. For over 10 years, Milton served in the United States Navy, United States Coast Guard, and Air National Guard. In 1961, he was employed at DaVeau Music Company in Fargo. After leaving DaVeaus , he was employed of O Day equipment selling parts. In 1972, they moved to Davenport where they owned the Silver Dollar Supper Club until 1980. Then Milton and Tootsie moved to Barnesville where they bought a farm raising livestock. He worked with his brother, Leonard, building homes in Barnesville and had a karaoke business and played for events in Barnesville. In 1995 they moved into Barnesville in the house they built where he resided until he died. Milton was a member of Assumption Catholic Church. He was also a member of the Barnesville American Legion and V.F.W. Milton enjoyed cooking, music, and was well-known for playing his guitar. He was also a member of two country western bands. He is survived by his wife Clara Tootsie ; sister, Joy Lael Rheault of Andover, Minnesota, sisters-in-law: Cecilia Holland, Josie Lamb, Lucy (Dick) Mosca, Mary Mathison, Tina (Loren) Garrison, Dorothy Holland, brother-in-law, Donald Moll; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters: Vivian, Phyllis, Erma, Melva, Zella, Zola, and Eula; brothers: Vernon, Leonard, Harry, Glen, and Gale.