Edward Warren Hollmann

Edward Warren Hollmann

Edward Warren Hollmann

Edward Warren Hollmann
February 2, 1921 – March 30, 2015
Grinnell (Malcom), Iowa | Age 94

Edward Hollmann, 94 of Grinnell and formerly of Malcom passed away Monday evening, March 30, 2015 at St. Francis Manor in Grinnell. Edward Warren Hollmann, the son of Martin and Addie (Royce) Hollmann, was born southwest of Malcom, Iowa on February 2, 1921.

Ed graduated from Malcom High School in 1939. He was drafted into the United States Army in 1942. He served for 41 months during WWII in the 338th Quartermaster Company, spending most of that time in Africa and Italy.

Following his honorable discharge in 1945, Ed returned home and farmed with his father. He was in the purebred Berkshire hog and purebred black Angus cattle business for a number of years. Ed married Leta Gilmore on June 19,1949 and they made their home on a farm near Ewart. He and Leta moved from their farm home in 1995 to Seeland Park in Grinnell. In 2010, Ed moved to Windsor Manor where he lived until July of 2014, at which time he became a resident of St. Francis Manor due to his declining health.

In the past, Ed enjoyed gardening, playing pool and making coffee at the St. Francis social center. He also volunteered at Second Mile in Grinnell.

Ed is survived by his wife, Leta of Grinnell; and several cousins.

He is preceded in death by his parents; and his two brothers, Harold and Royce.

Funeral services will begin at 11:00 am Saturday, April 4, 2015 at the Holland-Coble Funeral Home in Montezuma.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Burial will be held in the Jackson Township Cemetery in Montezuma at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Second Mile in Grinnell.

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