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Jay R. Holm

RAPID RIVER — Jay R. Holm, age 65, of Rapid River, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2024.

Jay was born on August 21, 1958, in Escanaba, the son of John “Jack” and Lois (Soderstrom) Holm. Jay was raised in Gladstone and graduated from Gladstone High School in the class of ’76. Jay was a true outdoorsman. He loved hunting, fishing, and trapping. He was a great friend to all, and was always ready to help with anything. He was a member of the Laborers Union and worked construction until his retirement at age 50.

Jay is survived by his mother, Lois Holm; siblings, Jody (Cathleen) Holm and Jerry Holm; niece, Rachel Holm; aunts, Beverly (Larry) Williams and Sally Soderstrom; as well as many cousins, and cherished friends.

Jay was preceded in death by his father, John “Jack” Holm; uncles William “Bill” Soderstrom and Gene Holm; and aunt Sandy (Norm) Boutillier.

Family will receive friends on Saturday, August 3,, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Funeral services honoring Jay will begin at 1 p.m. with Pastor Mike Markwell officiating. A luncheon will follow at the Gladstone American Legion. To offer online condolences, please visit www.skradskifuneralhomes.com. The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting the Holm family.