W.R. "Bill" Holdeman

MARION – W.R. “Bill” Holdeman, 91, passed away October 20, 2015, at his home, surrounded by his family.  He was born December 23, 1923, at Rich Hill, Missouri, the son of Joseph and Esther (Luginbill) Holdeman. He was a licensed barber, operating Holdeman’s Barber Shop.  He attended Halstead Schools.  He proudly served our country during WWII, with the United States Marine Corps, and a member of Carlson’s Raiders.  He was wounded in combat receiving a Purple Heart.  He was married to Marcheta Walters in November of 1963, to this union a daughter was born.  He later married Feebie Woodrum Smith in November, 1982.  This union would bring four more children into Bill’s life.  Bill was a life member of the American Legion, he was also a life member of the VFW, he was a former Newton City Commissioner, a former Marion City Commissioner, and he was the former Mayor of Newton, Bill is survived by his wife, Feebie of Marion; his daughter, Kathee Vaught (John) of El Dorado; 4 step-children:  Nathan Smith (Carol) of Joplin, MO; Valerie Duerksen (Jeremy) of Hillsboro; Brenda Smith (Daryl) of Marion; and Cerece Lawson (Scott) of Burlington; 2 brothers, Chuck Holdeman (Beth) of Goddard; and Kenny Holdeman of Lee’s Summit, MO; 11 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren.  Visitation with family will be from 5 – 7 p.m., Thursday, at Zeiner Funeral Home, Marion.  The Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, October 23, 2015, at Eastmoor United Methodist Church, Marion.  Interment with military rites will be in the Marion Cemetery.  Memorial Funds have been established for the Wichita VA or the Good Shepherd Hospice in care of Zeiner Funeral Home, 205 Elm, Marion, KS, 66861.  Condolences may be left at:  www.zeinerfuneralhomes.com.