John is preceded in death by his parents Peter and Anne Holst; and brother Irvin Holst.
He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Barbara Ann Holst (Kubin); children John J. Holst, Dianna (Steven) Hoins, Robert (Linda) Holst, and Theresa (Doug Spongberg) Kraniewski; grandchildren Chad Hoins, Michelle McDonald, Grace Holst, Grant Holst, Stacey Rasmussen, and Laura O'Leary; 7 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and other family.
Arrangements are pending at this time.
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