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MICHAEL HOLVECK
Cedar Rapids
Michael Holveck, 71, of Cedar Rapids, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2020, at his residence following a long illness. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date due to the current pandemic.
He was born April 2, 1949, to Forrest and Mardean (Joyce) Holveck in Cedar Rapids. Mike attended Garfield Elementary and Franklin Junior High, and graduated from Washington High School in 1967, where he met and retained lifelong cherished friendships. Mike also was a graduate of Drake University. His greatest joys were music, sailing and motorcycle riding with friends.
He will be greatly missed by his wife, Jacalyn Daboll; sister, Carolyn Holveck; brother, Randy Holveck; nephews, Robert (Elizabeth) Holveck and James (Laura) Holveck; and nieces, Christina Hart, Danielle (Chad) Heck, Jennifer (Randy) Boge, Lisa (Dan) Schumacher and Jayme VonDollen (Allen George).
He was preceded in death by his parents.
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Thomas McGowan (McGowan)
So sorry to hear this news. Our thoughts go to the family.
I remember him in school as being a decent and fun guy.
Dan Hampton
I met Mike in junior high when we played baseball for Franklin. He was our catcher and a really good ball player. A heck of a nice guy who was already friendly toward everyone. He never missed a reunion and it was always nice to touch base with him at those gatherings. He will be missed.
Patricia "Patty" Smith (Baer)
As Dan and Tom have said, Mike was such a great guy. His smile as well as his kindness seemed to permeate all he did. It is hard to imagine him gone. He will indeed be missed. My condolences to the family.
Stuart Lehr
Sorry to hear that... can't say it any better than Patty or Dan.
Peter Larson
Mike and I played baseball together. We always kidded each other about being "Riders of the Pine" since we were pictured together in the Yearbook doing just that. We met each other years later (in the 90's, doing some business together). During that time, Mike was hospitalized. I went to visit him at St. Lukes one day after lunch. Got to the right floor and asked at the nurses' station what room Mike was in. She looked at me and said "I'm sorry, Mike is not with us anymore." I was shocked and said, "OMG!! He died?!" The nurse chuckled and said "Oh no, nothing like that. He was discharged about an hour ago and went home." I couldn't wait to tell him the story later. We had a good laugh about it. He was a wonderful, honest, and friendly guy to know and be with. Rest in peace, Mike.
Jane Mead (ROEHS)
I am very saddened by the loss of Mike. I have very fond memories of him. I'm so glad I was able to visit with him at the reunion. I didn't realize he was ill. My sincere condolences to his friends and family.
Kenneth Cook
I was sorry to hear about Mike's passing. I played baseball with Mike at Franklin and he was a very good player. He was one of the nicest guys I had ever met, and he will be missed by all that knew him. He was always friendly to everyone and a true gentleman. I had the pleasure of meeting and talking to Mike many years after our graduation at Washington. My condolences go out to the family.
Robert Reeve
Very sorry to hear about Mike, I have known him since grade school, our parents were friends. Very sad.
Gary Keoppel
Thoughts and prayers to Mike's family and friends. Like several others, I met Mike through baseball at Wash. It was great to catch up with him at reunions and see he was the same person we all knew in school. I know he had some health issues over the years and they contributed to Mike leaving us too soon. RIP teammate.
Curtis Annett (Annett)
May Mike's memory be forever eternal.