On June 9, 1968, he married Jeanette Marie Hoelscher, of Westphalia, Tx. Henry was a cabinet maker by trade and owned Holtman’s Cabinet Shop. In 1995 he made Jeanette’s dream come true by opening Lonesome Pine Nursery.
Survivors include his wife, Jeanette; his son James Holtman; Daughter Melissa Wilmoth; Grand-Children Brent Shafer, and Elizabeth Shafer all of Temple, Texas. Henry is survived by sisters; Dee Emrby, Pauline Siler, Janice Mihatsch. He is preceded in death by his brother Marvin Holtman.
Henry was known for always making someone smile with a joke. Friends that knew him best, and his family will remember him most for his devotion to his family. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and great friend. He will be greatly missed by all.
Memorial will be held at Lonesome Pine Nursery, 3120 E. Adams Ave, Temple, Tx. Sunday 1 Nov from 12:30 to 4pm.