Husband of Rosemary L Meyer Holschbach.
Paul J. Holschbach, age 85, a De Pere resident, died on Tuesday, July 31, 2007.
The son of the late Paul T. and Clara (Dirkmann) Holschbach was born on Nov. 23, 1921, in Manitowoc, where he lived until 1969, and has lived in either Green Bay or De Pere ever since. Paul acquired 14 years of "formal" education but also took many short courses and seminars, including writing and public speaking. He had worked for the U.S. Department of Agriculture as a meat inspector. On June 12, 1970, Mr. Holschbach and the former Rose L. Meyer were married in Green Bay. Mr. Holschbach had many interests and hobbies: he served on the Manitowoc County board from 1949 until 1957 and on the Brown County commission on aging; was a past
president of the De Pere park board; and served on the De Pere mayor's advisory committee. He was an avid bird watcher having 330 species on his life list. He was a charter member of the Green Bay Genealogical Society, and traced his family tree back to 1520. Paul spent part of the summer of 1975 doing that research.
He enjoyed horse breeding: his favorite named "Index," which he raised and trained, became the Michigan State High-Point Half-Arab (Show Career) in 1966. Paul was a past president of the Gardeners Club of Green Bay and past regional director of the National Men's Club (MGCA). He was a master gardener and an accredited horticulture judge. He also engaged in the fascinating hobby of ginseng hunting. Paul won many awards for photography doing flora and fauna subjects. Some of his honors included having his pictures selected for the front and back covers of the Men's Garden Club of America magazine: "The Gardener," a national publication. Some also were selected for their calendar. Many of Paul's winning scenes were used on his all-
occasion greeting cards he produced and merchandised. Paul won the book award of merit from the Wisconsin State Historical Society for his book: "Memoirs of the Little Man." He did much volunteer work: 15 years of delivering meals to the homebound, just to mention one.
Paul was born with a condition known as Panhypopituitarism, resulting in his growth being restricted considerably. His first job was with the Manitowoc Ship Building Company as an outside machinist's helper. The "yards" had received a contract from the Navy to build 28
submarines during World War II. Paul stood only 49 inches tall and weighed but 75 pounds at the time. He was facetiously referred to as the "chief getting into small holes man." He was called upon to get into the small and confining spaces of the subs. He did this for almost every trade there employed. None of the other 8,000 men on the crew (of normal sized men) could perform Paul's job. Paul felt that it was his contribution to the war effort. While some of his
buddies and classmates were secluding themselves in fox holes on a battleground, Paul was squeezing into and out of his own type of fox hole.
In 1964, at the age of 43, Paul underwent endocrinology work at the University Hospitals. After much consternation, it was decided to proceed with the replacement therapy even at such a late and history making date. The synthetic replacement hormones permitted Paul to
live a richer, fuller and healthier life, not withstanding some tradeoffs. Ironically, Paul grew considerably later in life, which was not due to any stimulant. He actually grew 14 inches after he reached the age of majority (21). While a resident in Manitowoc, Paul had been a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church, and was currently a member of Resurrection Parish in Allouez.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers. Friends may call at Resurrection Catholic Church, 333 Hilltop Drive, Allouez, from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 2, 2007. A parish prayer service will conclude the visitation at 7 p.m. with his nephew, Deacon Keith Holschbach, officiating. Visitation will continue on Friday from 9 a.m. until the hour of Mass at St. Francis of Assisi Faith Formation Center, (former St. Boniface Catholic Church), 1110 S. 10th St., Manitowoc.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Friday at the church with Bishop Robert Morneau and the Rev. Paul Demuth concelebrating, along with Deacon Keith Holschbach assisting. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc.
A memorial fund has been established in Paul's name.
Cotter Funeral Home, De Pere, is assisting the family.
Herald Times Reporter, Aug. 1, 2007
Paul J. Holschbach, age 85, a De Pere resident, died on Tuesday, July 31, 2007.
The son of the late Paul T. and Clara (Dirkmann) Holschbach was born on Nov. 23, 1921, in Manitowoc, where he lived until 1969, and has lived in either Green Bay or De Pere ever since. Paul acquired 14 years of "formal" education but also took many short courses and seminars, including writing and public speaking. He had worked for the U.S. Department of Agriculture as a meat inspector. On June 12, 1970, Mr. Holschbach and the former Rose L. Meyer were married in Green Bay. Mr. Holschbach had many interests and hobbies: he served on the Manitowoc County board from 1949 until 1957 and on the Brown County commission on aging; was a past
president of the De Pere park board; and served on the De Pere mayor's advisory committee. He was an avid bird watcher having 330 species on his life list. He was a charter member of the Green Bay Genealogical Society, and traced his family tree back to 1520. Paul spent part of the summer of 1975 doing that research.
He enjoyed horse breeding: his favorite named "Index," which he raised and trained, became the Michigan State High-Point Half-Arab (Show Career) in 1966. Paul was a past president of the Gardeners Club of Green Bay and past regional director of the National Men's Club (MGCA). He was a master gardener and an accredited horticulture judge. He also engaged in the fascinating hobby of ginseng hunting. Paul won many awards for photography doing flora and fauna subjects. Some of his honors included having his pictures selected for the front and back covers of the Men's Garden Club of America magazine: "The Gardener," a national publication. Some also were selected for their calendar. Many of Paul's winning scenes were used on his all-
occasion greeting cards he produced and merchandised. Paul won the book award of merit from the Wisconsin State Historical Society for his book: "Memoirs of the Little Man." He did much volunteer work: 15 years of delivering meals to the homebound, just to mention one.
Paul was born with a condition known as Panhypopituitarism, resulting in his growth being restricted considerably. His first job was with the Manitowoc Ship Building Company as an outside machinist's helper. The "yards" had received a contract from the Navy to build 28
submarines during World War II. Paul stood only 49 inches tall and weighed but 75 pounds at the time. He was facetiously referred to as the "chief getting into small holes man." He was called upon to get into the small and confining spaces of the subs. He did this for almost every trade there employed. None of the other 8,000 men on the crew (of normal sized men) could perform Paul's job. Paul felt that it was his contribution to the war effort. While some of his
buddies and classmates were secluding themselves in fox holes on a battleground, Paul was squeezing into and out of his own type of fox hole.
In 1964, at the age of 43, Paul underwent endocrinology work at the University Hospitals. After much consternation, it was decided to proceed with the replacement therapy even at such a late and history making date. The synthetic replacement hormones permitted Paul to
live a richer, fuller and healthier life, not withstanding some tradeoffs. Ironically, Paul grew considerably later in life, which was not due to any stimulant. He actually grew 14 inches after he reached the age of majority (21). While a resident in Manitowoc, Paul had been a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church, and was currently a member of Resurrection Parish in Allouez.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers. Friends may call at Resurrection Catholic Church, 333 Hilltop Drive, Allouez, from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 2, 2007. A parish prayer service will conclude the visitation at 7 p.m. with his nephew, Deacon Keith Holschbach, officiating. Visitation will continue on Friday from 9 a.m. until the hour of Mass at St. Francis of Assisi Faith Formation Center, (former St. Boniface Catholic Church), 1110 S. 10th St., Manitowoc.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Friday at the church with Bishop Robert Morneau and the Rev. Paul Demuth concelebrating, along with Deacon Keith Holschbach assisting. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc.
A memorial fund has been established in Paul's name.
Cotter Funeral Home, De Pere, is assisting the family.
Herald Times Reporter, Aug. 1, 2007
Husband of Rosemary L Meyer Holschbach.
Paul J. Holschbach, age 85, a De Pere resident, died on Tuesday, July 31, 2007.
The son of the late Paul T. and Clara (Dirkmann) Holschbach was born on Nov. 23, 1921, in Manitowoc, where he lived until 1969, and has lived in either Green Bay or De Pere ever since. Paul acquired 14 years of "formal" education but also took many short courses and seminars, including writing and public speaking. He had worked for the U.S. Department of Agriculture as a meat inspector. On June 12, 1970, Mr. Holschbach and the former Rose L. Meyer were married in Green Bay. Mr. Holschbach had many interests and hobbies: he served on the Manitowoc County board from 1949 until 1957 and on the Brown County commission on aging; was a past
president of the De Pere park board; and served on the De Pere mayor's advisory committee. He was an avid bird watcher having 330 species on his life list. He was a charter member of the Green Bay Genealogical Society, and traced his family tree back to 1520. Paul spent part of the summer of 1975 doing that research.
He enjoyed horse breeding: his favorite named "Index," which he raised and trained, became the Michigan State High-Point Half-Arab (Show Career) in 1966. Paul was a past president of the Gardeners Club of Green Bay and past regional director of the National Men's Club (MGCA). He was a master gardener and an accredited horticulture judge. He also engaged in the fascinating hobby of ginseng hunting. Paul won many awards for photography doing flora and fauna subjects. Some of his honors included having his pictures selected for the front and back covers of the Men's Garden Club of America magazine: "The Gardener," a national publication. Some also were selected for their calendar. Many of Paul's winning scenes were used on his all-
occasion greeting cards he produced and merchandised. Paul won the book award of merit from the Wisconsin State Historical Society for his book: "Memoirs of the Little Man." He did much volunteer work: 15 years of delivering meals to the homebound, just to mention one.
Paul was born with a condition known as Panhypopituitarism, resulting in his growth being restricted considerably. His first job was with the Manitowoc Ship Building Company as an outside machinist's helper. The "yards" had received a contract from the Navy to build 28
submarines during World War II. Paul stood only 49 inches tall and weighed but 75 pounds at the time. He was facetiously referred to as the "chief getting into small holes man." He was called upon to get into the small and confining spaces of the subs. He did this for almost every trade there employed. None of the other 8,000 men on the crew (of normal sized men) could perform Paul's job. Paul felt that it was his contribution to the war effort. While some of his
buddies and classmates were secluding themselves in fox holes on a battleground, Paul was squeezing into and out of his own type of fox hole.
In 1964, at the age of 43, Paul underwent endocrinology work at the University Hospitals. After much consternation, it was decided to proceed with the replacement therapy even at such a late and history making date. The synthetic replacement hormones permitted Paul to
live a richer, fuller and healthier life, not withstanding some tradeoffs. Ironically, Paul grew considerably later in life, which was not due to any stimulant. He actually grew 14 inches after he reached the age of majority (21). While a resident in Manitowoc, Paul had been a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church, and was currently a member of Resurrection Parish in Allouez.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers. Friends may call at Resurrection Catholic Church, 333 Hilltop Drive, Allouez, from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 2, 2007. A parish prayer service will conclude the visitation at 7 p.m. with his nephew, Deacon Keith Holschbach, officiating. Visitation will continue on Friday from 9 a.m. until the hour of Mass at St. Francis of Assisi Faith Formation Center, (former St. Boniface Catholic Church), 1110 S. 10th St., Manitowoc.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Friday at the church with Bishop Robert Morneau and the Rev. Paul Demuth concelebrating, along with Deacon Keith Holschbach assisting. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc.
A memorial fund has been established in Paul's name.
Cotter Funeral Home, De Pere, is assisting the family.
Herald Times Reporter, Aug. 1, 2007
Paul J. Holschbach, age 85, a De Pere resident, died on Tuesday, July 31, 2007.
The son of the late Paul T. and Clara (Dirkmann) Holschbach was born on Nov. 23, 1921, in Manitowoc, where he lived until 1969, and has lived in either Green Bay or De Pere ever since. Paul acquired 14 years of "formal" education but also took many short courses and seminars, including writing and public speaking. He had worked for the U.S. Department of Agriculture as a meat inspector. On June 12, 1970, Mr. Holschbach and the former Rose L. Meyer were married in Green Bay. Mr. Holschbach had many interests and hobbies: he served on the Manitowoc County board from 1949 until 1957 and on the Brown County commission on aging; was a past
president of the De Pere park board; and served on the De Pere mayor's advisory committee. He was an avid bird watcher having 330 species on his life list. He was a charter member of the Green Bay Genealogical Society, and traced his family tree back to 1520. Paul spent part of the summer of 1975 doing that research.
He enjoyed horse breeding: his favorite named "Index," which he raised and trained, became the Michigan State High-Point Half-Arab (Show Career) in 1966. Paul was a past president of the Gardeners Club of Green Bay and past regional director of the National Men's Club (MGCA). He was a master gardener and an accredited horticulture judge. He also engaged in the fascinating hobby of ginseng hunting. Paul won many awards for photography doing flora and fauna subjects. Some of his honors included having his pictures selected for the front and back covers of the Men's Garden Club of America magazine: "The Gardener," a national publication. Some also were selected for their calendar. Many of Paul's winning scenes were used on his all-
occasion greeting cards he produced and merchandised. Paul won the book award of merit from the Wisconsin State Historical Society for his book: "Memoirs of the Little Man." He did much volunteer work: 15 years of delivering meals to the homebound, just to mention one.
Paul was born with a condition known as Panhypopituitarism, resulting in his growth being restricted considerably. His first job was with the Manitowoc Ship Building Company as an outside machinist's helper. The "yards" had received a contract from the Navy to build 28
submarines during World War II. Paul stood only 49 inches tall and weighed but 75 pounds at the time. He was facetiously referred to as the "chief getting into small holes man." He was called upon to get into the small and confining spaces of the subs. He did this for almost every trade there employed. None of the other 8,000 men on the crew (of normal sized men) could perform Paul's job. Paul felt that it was his contribution to the war effort. While some of his
buddies and classmates were secluding themselves in fox holes on a battleground, Paul was squeezing into and out of his own type of fox hole.
In 1964, at the age of 43, Paul underwent endocrinology work at the University Hospitals. After much consternation, it was decided to proceed with the replacement therapy even at such a late and history making date. The synthetic replacement hormones permitted Paul to
live a richer, fuller and healthier life, not withstanding some tradeoffs. Ironically, Paul grew considerably later in life, which was not due to any stimulant. He actually grew 14 inches after he reached the age of majority (21). While a resident in Manitowoc, Paul had been a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church, and was currently a member of Resurrection Parish in Allouez.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers. Friends may call at Resurrection Catholic Church, 333 Hilltop Drive, Allouez, from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 2, 2007. A parish prayer service will conclude the visitation at 7 p.m. with his nephew, Deacon Keith Holschbach, officiating. Visitation will continue on Friday from 9 a.m. until the hour of Mass at St. Francis of Assisi Faith Formation Center, (former St. Boniface Catholic Church), 1110 S. 10th St., Manitowoc.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Friday at the church with Bishop Robert Morneau and the Rev. Paul Demuth concelebrating, along with Deacon Keith Holschbach assisting. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc.
A memorial fund has been established in Paul's name.
Cotter Funeral Home, De Pere, is assisting the family.
Herald Times Reporter, Aug. 1, 2007
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