Donald Holman, 86, of Kenosha, passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 10, 2026.
Donald was born on April 18, 1940, in Kenosha, the son of the late Harold and Frieda (Fritzler) Holman. He was educated in the schools of Kenosha, graduating from Bradford High School. Donald married Joyce Kober on September 27, 1958, in Kenosha. He worked for the Kenosha Fire Department as a firefighter for 31 years, also serving as a lieutenant, and then worked for Aiello Midtown Florist. Donald was a member of New Life Lutheran Church. His hobbies included golfing, hunting, bowling, reading, going to the Moose, enjoying monthly breakfasts and Thirsty Thursdays with his fellow retired firefighters, watching the Packers, and yelling at them through the television; watching John Wayne and Clint Eastwood movies over and over again.
Survivors include his children, Vicki (Bill) Holman-Bryant of Kenosha, Karie Sax of Kenosha, Don (Kathy) Homan Jr. of Kenosha; brother, Harold (Adrianna) Holman Jr. of Brighton; also included are his 2 grandchildren, Ryan (Alicia), and Travis; and 2 great-grandchildren, Jackson and Annabelle Grace. Donald was preceded in death by his parents, wife, brother Henry, and his sister, Joann.
A visitation will be held at Kenosha Funeral Services on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, from 5:00 PM-6:45 PM with the Kenosha Firefighter Honor Guard to follow immediately. Funeral services will be held the following day, Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at New Life Lutheran Church (1520 Green Bay Rd., Kenosha, WI 53144) starting at 11:00 AM.
The family would like to thank Hospice Alliance and Right at Home for their support during this critical time.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials made directly to the family.
