Jay Peter Holle

Jay P. Holle, 77. Of West Bend passed away peacefully on Monday, October 17, 2022.

He was born on December 4, 1944 to the late Bernard and Harriet (nee Verhulst) Holle in Cedar Grove, WI. Jay graduated from Cedar Grove High School. After high school he honorably served in the United States Navy in 1965. He received 3 medals of Merit. On September 29, 1973 he was united in marriage to Margaret Winter in San Francisco, CA. Jay worked as a police office in San Francisco from 1970 until he retired in 2001. They moved around and lived in Utah, Arizona, and Michigan until moving to Cedar Ridge in January of 2015. Jay was a deacon and elder in the churches he attended. He was a member of the American Legion in Arizona and the Police Officers Association. Jay enjoyed bible studies at the churches he attended. He will be missed by all who knew him.

Those Jay leaves behind to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 48 years, Margaret Holle; two sisters, Ruth Ann Morrell and Mary Lou Gerke; a brother, Allen “Al” (Mary Lee) Holle; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends,

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Lois Fay (Bill) Katheiser; and two brothers-in-law, Jerry Gerke and Roger Morrell.

A memorial service in remembrance of Jay will be held on Thursday, October 27, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. at the Myrhum-Patten Funeral Home, 1315 W. Washington St., West Bend.

The family will greet relatives and friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Jay’s name to a charity of your choice are appreciated by the family.

Myrhum-Patten Funeral and Cremation Service has been entrusted with Jay’s arrangements. Additional information and guest book may be found at www.myrhum-patten.com.