Hermann A. Holz, 82 of Naperville, formerly of Inverness, served his Lord and Savior, giving him praise until called home November 6, 2020.  Beloved husband of 61 years to Helga.

He was a loving father to Gregory (Teresa) Holz, Byron (Lyssa) Holz, and Miriam (Cameron) Sen.

Grandfather to Kaitlyn (Josh) Roseberry, Kristin (Justin) Kellar, David Sen, Jordan Sen, and Elizabeth "Lizzy" Holz.

Oldest brother to Irmgard (Lynn) Miller & Dieter (Helen) Holz

He was preceded in death by his grandson, Nathaniel Sen

Hermann emigrated to the USA as a 14 year old in 1952.  He attended Glenbard High School while working full time with his father in the family bakery at night.  He then took college courses in Law & Finance in preparation to get into Real Estate Management. He formed his own Commercial/Industrial real estate management company until he retired.

Hermann's faith and devotion to service were central to his life. He could be found serving on the church board or in the church kitchen, preparing breakfast for the men's ministries special events.  Hermann also used his musical gifts as a member of the choir and occasional soloist.  A "count your blessings" guy. He was a longtime member of Arlington Heights Evangelical Free Church (Orchard Church).

He was an avid sports fan, both in the stands or on the field.  He started an intramural bowling league at Glenbard HS, played basketball, and golf. He loved fishing in Canada.

Dad was never happier than when he was actively involved with his family, kids, and grandkids.  Since 2004, our family has gathered for an annual vacation in northern Wisconsin building lots of family memories over the years.

He especially enjoyed traveling the world with Helga. They traveled throughout the US and Canada and much of Europe. Of great impact was their trip to Israel. They cruised the Caribbean, Alaska, the Mediterranean, South America and the Baltic, including Russia.

Services will be held privately, due to the pandemic. Friends may view a livestream of a funeral service on Tuesday, November 10, at 12:00 noon here:

https://youtu.be/k_9YZkBXb_4

Memorials may be directed to the Moody Bible Institute.

We will miss him but know that to be absent from the body is to be present with our merciful Lord who has healed him. (2 Cor 5:8)  So we do not grieve without the hope of an eternal reunion for those that love Jesus and are called according to his purpose. (1 Thessalonians 4:13, Romans 8:28)