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Warren Bernard Holsbo

December 02, 1941 - January 18, 2023

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Obituary For Warren Bernard Holsbo

DEFOREST – Warren Bernard Holsbo, age 81, passed away at Legacy of DeForest on Wednesday, January 18, 2023. Warren was born on December 2, 1941 in Ashland, WI to Bernard and Florence (Husa) Holsbo. After growing up in Ashland, he enlisted in the US Navy as a Torpedoman and served for four years. He served as a trooper with the Wisconsin State Patrol for almost 30 years. Warren was a longtime member of Christ Lutheran Church and American Legion Post 348. He enjoyed traveling to Florida with his fiancé, Rose Kirkeng, along with other adventures. Warren loved spending time with his family and will be remembered as loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather.

Warren is survived by his fiancé, Rose; sons, Mark (Lisa) and Al; grandchildren, Ben (Lora), Nathan (Jessica), and Anna Mae; great grandchildren, Taylor and Natalie; and sister, Donna (Larry) Hecimovich.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00AM on Friday, January 27, 2023 at CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH, 220 South Main Street, DeForest, with Rev. Sue Beadle presiding. A visitation will be held from 9:00AM until time of service on Friday at the church. Burial at Norway Grove Cemetery will full military honors.

The family would like to thank Moments Hospice and the Legacy of DeForest for their love and care of Warren. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Christ Lutheran Church or American Legion Post 348. To view and sign this guestbook, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com

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11:00 AM - 12:00 AM

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  • January 27, 2023

    Susie Berberet and family

    I am so sorry that I was unable to attend Warren's funeral today because of the weather. My deepest sympathies to Mark, Alan, Lisa, and the rest of the family. Our family was next door neighbors of the Holsbo's for several years and we shared many happy times, especially the neighborhood picnics which usually resulted in a huge water fight -- adults and kids alike. Such fun memories! I wish also to extend my deepest sympathy to Rose, who brought Warren many happy memories in his later years. My love and prayers are with all of you.

  • January 27, 2023

    LeGault’s

    To Mark & Al, We will miss the funeral today do to the snow, but we remember your Dad as a good friend and neighbor. We enjoyed a lot of jogging together staying in shape for our jobs. Blaine & Kathy LeGault

  • January 22, 2023

    Linda Drenoske

    My mother is at Legacy. I admire the care and love Rose gave to Warren. Warren's eyes showed how much he adored Rose and her devotion to him. What an inspirational couple! You will be missed Warren. Fly high dear one. ❤️

  • January 19, 2023

    David Collins

    To the Family of Warren Holsbo, Warren and I worked together as Wisconsin State Patrol Troopers in the early 1980s. He backed me up on a few arrests and taught me a few things on how to be a better Trooper. It was an honor to have served with him. I was also fortunate to be a DeForest neighbor of Warren and Rose. Warren was one of those colleagues who became a friend for life. My thoughts and prayers are with Rose and his entire family. Warren will be in the hearts and minds of those whose lives he touched. Sincerely, David Collins Superintendent (Retired) Wisconsin State Patrol

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