Gunnar Axel Harald Holck, 86, of Lincoln, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes at his home June 10, 2018. Gunnar was born April 1, 1932 in Beirut, Syria to parents Harald and Adela Holck. His father was a professor at the American University of Beirut at the time of this birth. Gunnar graduated from Lincoln High School and was a member of the Air Force from 1951 until his honorable discharge in 1955. He was stationed in England for part of his Air Force career. Gunnar worked as an elevator mechanic in the Lincoln area and later, for the State of Nebraska as a mechanical inspector.
Gunnar enjoyed many outdoor activities such as boating, riding motorcycles and ATVs, camping, hunting, playing Flamenco guitar, and playing Boogie Woogie style piano. He was a gymnast when younger and a body builder for many years.
Gunnar was known as a caring, fun person who maintained lifelong relationship with many friends. He was known for quick wit and his ability to memorize hundreds of jokes.
Survived by one sibling, Alfred John Julian Holck of Colorado Springs, Co., nephews Eric David Holck (Judy) of Yorba Linda, CA, Steven Atwood Holck (Sarah) of Divide, Colorado, nieces Janice Adele Holck Brown (Ben Thomas) of Lake Havasu City AZ, and Lisa Joanne Holck Stephens (Gordon) of Hesperia, CA, cousin Jacque Bateman of Mount Vernon, TX, plus numerous great nieces and nephews.
A celebration of his life will be held Saturday August 18 at 9:30 A.M. at the Southwood Neighborhood Association Clubhouse 5000 Tipperary Trail, Lincoln, NE 68512.
Condolences www.lincolnfh.com Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home
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