John Francis Holzer

John Francis Holzer, 72, of Plainview, passed away Saturday evening January 23, 2021 at Rochester East Health Services in Rochester.
John was born August 15, 1948 in Wabasha County, to Kenneth and Minnie (Kreidermacher) Holzer. He graduated from Plainview High School in 1966.
In 1970 he married Anne Rausch (Holst) and divorced in 1980. He married Diane (Polzin) Doherty in 1990 and she survives. John farmed with his parents north of Plainview until they passed. He continued to farm with the help of his sister Mary and his wife Diane. He was a lifetime member of St. Joachim’s Catholic Church in Plainview and was also a member of the Old Settlers Club. John loved cribbage, Yas, 500 and bowling. He was a very good dancer and light on his feet.
He is survived by his wife Diane Holzer of Plainview; Sons, Gregory and Denton Holzer of Rochester and two step-sons, Scott Doherty of Rochester and Kevin Doherty of Wells, MN; four grandchildren; Rachel H, Kailee H, Ava H, Kayden H; four step-grandchildren; Cohen and Aedan Doherty, Autumn D, and Arianna F, along with many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sister; Mary Holzer and a daughter; Shari Holzer.
Due to Covid-19, a private funeral mass will be held February 4, 2021, 11:00 a.m. at St. Joachim’s Catholic Church in Plainview with Father William Becker officiating.
Schad & Zabel Funeral Home in Plainview is assisting the family with arrangements. Schadandazbelfuneralhomes.com