Funeral services were held on March 23, 2023 at 11 a.m., visitation was at 10 a.m. at St. Luke’s Catholic Church, Clearwater for Richard A Holthaus 87, of Clearwater. 

Richard  passed away peacefully, with family by his side, March 16,  2023 at home. Reverend Dennis Backer officiated, burial  was at St. Luke’s Parish cemetery. Celebration of life will be on March 25, 2023 at 3 p.m. at the St. Augusta Legion. 

Richard was born on May 30, 1935 in Saint Nicholas, MN to the late, Frank and Agnes (Ahles) Holthaus. He married Marlene Raden on January 7, 1956 at Saint Augustines Catholic Church, East St. Cloud Minnesota. Richard was a member of the United States Army and served his country from July 14, 1955 to May 31, 1957. Richard was  self-employed in the blacktop business for many years. Richard loved horses, spending time with friends, family, and  also having a yearly summer pork chop feed for all who  wanted to attend. Richard was instrumental for the start of  the Silver Bullet Saddle Club, and the Clearwater Rodeo. 

He is survived by his children, Glenda (Jerry) Ruegermer of Richmond, Rusty Holthaus of Pipestone, Scott Holthaus of Eden Valley, Rick Holthaus of Clearwater, Rhonda Holder of Clearwater, Pam (Paul) Klemz of Clearwater, 17 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren, and three great great grandchildren, siblings Vonnie, Kenny, Bob, and Linda. 

He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Marlene on March 15, 2022. Brothers, Dale and Gary, parents, Frank and Agnes Holthaus, and brother-in-law Ralph.