Heilskov, Holger Marion 1919-2014

HEILSKOV, SONDERGAARD, CYGANEK, CREED, SCHMIDT, BRADLEY, SCHIE

Posted By: Howard Pohlman (email)
Date: 3/16/2016 at 14:04:50

Holger Marion Heilskov

Holger Marion Heilskov was born June 27, 1919 on a farm west of Coulter to Soren and Katrina (Sondergaard) Heilskov and died Wednesday, April 16, 2014, at the Rehabilitation Center of Hampton, in Hampton, Iowa.

Holger went to a country school until eighth grade and then to Hampton High School for one year when he quit to help his father on the farm. He married Mary Carman at the Little Brown Church on July 19, 1941. They lived and farmed southwest of Hampton for 27 years. Holger worked for the D.O.T. for 10 years and the John Deere Implement dealership until retirement.

He has been a lifetime member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Hampton, Iowa.

Holger is survived by his children: Gene (Marilyn) Heilskov of Hampton; Linda (Roger) Cyganek of Sarasota, Florida; Bob (Kathy) Heilskov of Hampton and Craig (Ronda) Heilskov of Mason City and his brothers: Verner (Mary) Heilskov, Hampton; Robert (Phyllis) Heilskov, Hampton and sister-in-law Ingrid Heilskov, Hampton.

His grandchildren include: Debbie (Dan) Shannon, Ty (Michelle) Heilskov, Creed (Sarah) Heilskov, Jason (Kerry) Heilskov, Tori Bradley, Kevin Cyganek, Natalie Heilskov and Luke Heilskov.

Holger's great grandchildren are: Aaron Schmidt (deceased), Samantha (Klaye) Rowe, Robin Heilskov, Libbey Heilskov, Marin Heilskov, Ava Heilskov, Joshua Heilskov, Brandi Bradley, Gannon Bradley, Lofton Bradley, Brooklynn Heilskov, Nathaniel Shannon and Errin (Jerry) Schie.

His great-great-grandchildren are Allison, Delaney and Matthew Schie.

Holger was a devoted husband, father and grandfather.

Holger was preceded in death by his wife, Mary; his parents, Soren and Katrina Heilskov; brother Ove and great grandson Aaron Schmidt.

Burial will take place in the St. John's Lutheran Church Cemetery in rural Hampton.