Richard "Dick" P. Holden, age 75 of Eau Claire, WI, died unexpectedly at his home in Eau Claire on Friday, January 6, 2017. Dick was born December 23, 1941 in Eau Claire, WI to Ralph and Ione (Peterson) Holden. He was a graduate of Memorial High School and went to one year to Vocational Technical Institute. He then went on to enlist in the US Navy. Dick married Betty Lou Cole on May 4, 1963 in San Diego, CA where Dick was stationed in the Navy. Dick loved his time at his cabin on the lake near Menomonie where he kept his motorcycle and boat. In the past, Dick enjoyed fishing and hunting. He loved watching movies, especially Star Trek and Science Fiction movies. Dick especially loved going to the Wilson American Legion where he had fun socializing with his good friends. Dick is survived by his son, Randy Holden of Milwaukee; one nephew, Mark (Karen) Barstad; and two nieces, Brenda (Rod) Pederson and Julie (Bob) Anderson. Dick is preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Ione (Peterson) Holden; his wife, Betty; and one sister, Helen. A Funeral Service will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 12, 2017 at Lenmark-Gomsrud-Linn Funeral Home, 814 First Ave, Eau Claire. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Lakeview Cemetery in Eau Claire. Lenmark-Gomsrud-Linn Funeral Home is serving the family. To express online condolences, please visit obituaries at www.lenmarkfh.com.

Service Information

Cemetery

Lakeview Cemetery 1500 Buffington Drive Eau Claire WI 54703

Visitation

Thursday, January 12 2017 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Lenmark-Gomsrud-Linn Funeral & Cremation Services 814 First Avenue Eau Claire WI 54703

Funeral Service

Thursday, January 12 2017 11:00 AM

Lenmark-Gomsrud-Linn Funeral & Cremation Services 814 First Avenue Eau Claire WI 54703