Arvid Holsing
May 18, 1929 ~ August 7, 2025
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Arvid Holsing, 96, of Wecota, passed away Thursday, August 7, 2025, at the Faulkton Area Medical Center.
Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Faulkton, SD, with Fr. John Short presiding. Burial will follow in the St. Thomas Catholic Cemetery, Faulkton with military honors. A wake service will be held at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at the church, with visitation one hour prior.
Arvid Harlan Holsing was born on the family farm near Wecota, South Dakota, on May 18, 1929. Except for his time in the military, he spent all 96 years of his life in the home where he was born. Arvid graduated from Cresbard High School in 1947 and served in the United States Navy from 1950 to 1954. On November 8, 1950, he married Genevieve Klapperich, and together they raised six children.
A lifelong farmer, Arvid worked the land raising corn and grain, as well as cattle and sheep. His dedication to his community was evident through his service on the Cresbard School Board, Wecota Elevator and Co-op Board, Farmers Union, Cresbard VFW, Emerson Township Board, ASCS Board, Faulkton Lions Club, and as a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church. In 1994, he was ordained a Deacon in the Catholic Church, a role in which he faithfully served for many years.
The family blessed to share his life are his beloved wife, Jennie; his children: Randy (Mary) Holsing, Nina (Jerome) Kappes, Jeffrey (Catherine) Holsing, Darby (Julie) Holsing, Suzanne (David) Bau, and Jeremy (Faye) Holsing; grandchildren: Amy Holsing, Alecia Holsing, Ross (Jenny) Holsing, Katherine (Jeff) Fitzkappes, John (Jess) Kappes, Matthew Holsing, Joseph Holsing, Peter Holsing, Philip Holsing, Lucia Holsing, Chantel (Travis) Bartels, Lindsey (Nate) Snieder, Lauren (Max) Knobloch, Brian Bau, Mark (Danielle) Bau, Heidi (Matthew) Kuznia, Michael Holsing, Haley Holsing, Sophie Holsing, Allie De Smit, Jasmine De Smit, and Chris De Smit; great grandchildren: Isaiah Ehli, McKenzie Ehli, Klaus Hamburge, Madelyn Holsing, Molly Holsing, Nina Fitzkappes, Simon Fitzkappes, Junia Fitzkappes, Ava Fitzkappes, Dylan Bartels, Berkley Bartels, Ty Bartels, Brooklyn Snieder, Jake Snieder, Kara Snieder, Henley Snieder, Deacon Snieder, Smith Knobloch, Lilah Bau, William Kuznia. Honorary family members are Carlos Correa and Wyatt Becker.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Nina (Lehman Holscher) Holsing; siblings: Esther Holscher (infant), Walter Holscher (infant), Clara (Holscher) Niederbaumer, Dora (Holscher Niederbaumer) Bartsch, Sophie (Holscher) Niederbaumer, Art Holscher, Walter Holsing, Ernest Holsing, Victor Holsing, Arthur Holsing, Linda Holsing, Laura (Holsing) Holscher, Carl Nolte, Gerald Holsing, Ivan Holsing, and one grandson Andrew Kappes.
Arvid loved Jesus with all his heart, and he genuinely loved each person he met. He shared this with enthusiastic joy in every conversation. He loved the land, his family, his community, and his role as a deacon. With his wife, Jennie, at his side, he served as a prison minister and truly enjoyed taking communion to the homebound and offering services at the Faulkton Area Medical Center. He made dear friends during Cursillo and Koinonia retreats throughout South Dakota. He treasured watching the olive branches of his family grow and passionately shared his love of Christ with each child and their spouse, grandchild, and great grandchild. His role as a leader in the family extended to many nieces and nephews and cousins that depended on him as a pillar of strength. He was deeply loved and respected.
Arvid’s family would like to thank the Faulkton Area Medical Center for their compassionate care of Arvid. The family requests that memorials be directed to the Faulkton Area Medical Center Foundation, PO Box 100, Faulkton, SD 57438.
Luce Funeral Home of Faulkton has been entrusted with Arvid’s arrangements.
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Dear Dad,
I've never met such a humble person, with a so beautiful heart. I learned so many things from you, which I carry with me to this day.
Thanks a lot for everything.
You'll always be remembered, with a lot of love !!!
Rest in peace .
Dear Dad,
I've never met such a humble person, with a so beautiful heart. I learned so many things from you, which I carry with me to this day.
Thanks a lot for everything.
You'll always be remembered, with a lot of love !!!
Rest in peace .
Dear Jenny and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. We will always cherish the wonderful memories we had with your Dad, especially at our wedding ceremony when he helped to officiate it. He will be forever missed. Sending you all warm hugs and love. Jody, John, Allison and Anthony
Dear Jenny and Family:
We are heartbroken over the passing of Arvid. We think our elders will live on forever?! When we have had them for so long, it is hard to say goodby. He will be missed by many. We will always remember the the nice visits you made to Betty's. We were lucky enough to get in on a few of those. Take care. Hugs to you all.
With Deepest Sympathy
I cherish many fond memories of being on the farm while visiting my sister, Cathy, and the entire Holsing Family! My most favorite memory of Arvid dates back nearly 30 years. He, John (Kappes) and I were en route to checking cows in the pasture. It was a hot summer day, and Arvid said to John, “we gotta impress this east coast gal with the a.c. in this ‘ole truck!” To that, they both opened their respective butterfly windows to allow the hot air to trickle through, and both started chuckling! I’m still chuckling too, Arvid! You will be missed but, you will always be remembered with such great love!
Jenny and family,
We are so very sorry to hear about Arvid's passing. Oh the joy he has found being with his Lord and Savior. Arvid was a wonderful man who really never met a stranger! He was kind and loving to everyone and I have fond memories of him. Always a smile and a hello! Cherish the memories and let them bring you joy. May God wrap all of you in his loving arms and grant you peace.
Much love and many prayers,
Pat and Lisa
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Jenny and family. May they bring comfort and peace. Our deepest Sympathy,
Jenny and Family, My sincere sympathy to All in the passing of Arvid from his earthly life to his Eternal Life! I always enjoyed our friendship through the years! He was so kind and positive! God's Blessings and Comfort to All. Randy and Family
My daughter Jenny is married to Arvid’s grandson, Ross. We were so impressed and grateful to God that our daughter married such an amazing kind and Christian man as Ross. After meeting his family and his grandfather Arvid I could understand why Ross is who he is. Both Arvid and his father Randy are such Christian men with so much faith. Thank you Arvid for setting such a good example. May you rest in Peace.
Jenny and family – we are so sorry for your loss. We celebrate Arvid's life with you. He was always there with a smile and kind and encouraging word. Thank you for sharing him with us.
May God be with all of you and your memories last a lifetime.
My Condolences, Jenny, to all of Arvid's family and friends. I'm remembering a very devoted man to his religion & Jesus. Meeting both of you through Koinonia was my pleasure & an awakening to your kindness and devotion to the church. Yes, he was a friend to all he met. Someone to look up to. God Bless you. Sending prayers & hugs.
To all of Arvid’s family
Thoughts & prayers to all of you
Cherish the memories
Words cannot express the gratitude that I feel in my heart for the love that I received from both Arvid and Jennie, and the sadness that I feel in the passing of Arvid. The loss of such a wonderful soul will not go unnoticed, as he touched so many lives. The memories that were made at the farm will be forever cherished in my heart.
Jennie, may you find peace and comfort in the knowledge that Arvid has been received in the Kingdom of Heaven and will always be with you in your heart.
I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. Patty
On behalf of the Wayne and Joyce Klaaperich family, please accept our deepest sympathies. I remember being amazed at your Dad's singing voice when he and Randy were sitting behind me at my sister-in-law Janelle's funeral and the congregation sang Amazing Grace. So beautiful. Thank you Arvid and Jennie for all the beautcul memories with you and your kids.
Our heartfelt condolences to you. You have a lot of memories to hold on to as Arvid is safe in the arms of Jesus!
Though we live too far to visit often, I have always look forward and enjoyed the times we have gotten to visit. I have many fond memories of Arvid and his loving family. He will definitely be missed for generations to come.