John M. Holloway was born in Columbus Ohio on June 23, 1944 and adopted by John and Eileen Holloway. Throughout his life his family lived in many places; five cities in California, Washington D.C., and his favorite; Honolulu.
John was schooled by Jesuits or Christian Brothers from early education through college. After graduating from St. Mary’s High School, he moved to Omaha to attend The Creighton University. In 1964, John placed college on hold to work as a road surveyor in Valdez, Alaska. In 1967 he received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from The Creighton University in History and Psychology. His professional life began after graduation, initially as a pharmaceutical representative. The majority of his career he enjoyed various sales management and managerial positions. In 1989 he purchased Marnyx Fixtures, a small Omaha business, within six years he doubled the company size. He found pride in hiring individuals who needed a second chance at being a successful employee and citizen. His generosity were best expressed through his motto: "I don't employ people, I am responsible to their families." During the latter part of his career he worked part-time, retiring in 2010.
On June 3, 1967, he married Lois Sindelar of Howells Nebraska, in a church where three generations of Lois's family had previously been married. After marriage, the couple remained living in Omaha Nebraska and had three daughters, AnnaMarie (Ann), Melissa, and Christine.
John was a devoted, active Dad and enjoyed laughter and boisterous behavior. He was always active completing home repairs or projects, camping, playing cribbage, winning at the craps table, hunting, and maintaining three cars during the girl's teenage years. In the summer he tinkered with his stocked fish pond and nurtured his piranha fish in the aquarium. Celebrating holidays were very memorable; embellishing Christmas with his casino winnings to lighting excessive amounts of fireworks with a hand torch on the Fourth of July! As a couple John and Lois enjoyed many vacations around the globe. Traveling to most of the states in North American to many natural wonders of the world; Galápagos Islands, Mt. Everest, Amazon River, Machu Picchu, Niagara Falls, Great Wall of China, Great Barrier Reef, Notre Dame - Paris and South African reserve. As an engaged and loving grandfather he enjoyed attending his four grandchildren's sporting and community events.
Preceded by:
Parents: John (Jack) and Eileen Holloway
Brother: Christopher Holloway
Sister: Eileen (Holloway) Palavos
Son-in-law: Thomas Manning
Survived by:
Wife: Lois Holloway
Children: Ann (Scott) Vigal, Melissa (Bob) Diers and Christine Holloway
Grandchildren; Jenna, Aaron, Ian and Alec
Reichmuth Funeral Home
May 2020
John was schooled by Jesuits or Christian Brothers from early education through college. After graduating from St. Mary’s High School, he moved to Omaha to attend The Creighton University. In 1964, John placed college on hold to work as a road surveyor in Valdez, Alaska. In 1967 he received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from The Creighton University in History and Psychology. His professional life began after graduation, initially as a pharmaceutical representative. The majority of his career he enjoyed various sales management and managerial positions. In 1989 he purchased Marnyx Fixtures, a small Omaha business, within six years he doubled the company size. He found pride in hiring individuals who needed a second chance at being a successful employee and citizen. His generosity were best expressed through his motto: "I don't employ people, I am responsible to their families." During the latter part of his career he worked part-time, retiring in 2010.
On June 3, 1967, he married Lois Sindelar of Howells Nebraska, in a church where three generations of Lois's family had previously been married. After marriage, the couple remained living in Omaha Nebraska and had three daughters, AnnaMarie (Ann), Melissa, and Christine.
John was a devoted, active Dad and enjoyed laughter and boisterous behavior. He was always active completing home repairs or projects, camping, playing cribbage, winning at the craps table, hunting, and maintaining three cars during the girl's teenage years. In the summer he tinkered with his stocked fish pond and nurtured his piranha fish in the aquarium. Celebrating holidays were very memorable; embellishing Christmas with his casino winnings to lighting excessive amounts of fireworks with a hand torch on the Fourth of July! As a couple John and Lois enjoyed many vacations around the globe. Traveling to most of the states in North American to many natural wonders of the world; Galápagos Islands, Mt. Everest, Amazon River, Machu Picchu, Niagara Falls, Great Wall of China, Great Barrier Reef, Notre Dame - Paris and South African reserve. As an engaged and loving grandfather he enjoyed attending his four grandchildren's sporting and community events.
Preceded by:
Parents: John (Jack) and Eileen Holloway
Brother: Christopher Holloway
Sister: Eileen (Holloway) Palavos
Son-in-law: Thomas Manning
Survived by:
Wife: Lois Holloway
Children: Ann (Scott) Vigal, Melissa (Bob) Diers and Christine Holloway
Grandchildren; Jenna, Aaron, Ian and Alec
Reichmuth Funeral Home
May 2020
John M. Holloway was born in Columbus Ohio on June 23, 1944 and adopted by John and Eileen Holloway. Throughout his life his family lived in many places; five cities in California, Washington D.C., and his favorite; Honolulu.
John was schooled by Jesuits or Christian Brothers from early education through college. After graduating from St. Mary’s High School, he moved to Omaha to attend The Creighton University. In 1964, John placed college on hold to work as a road surveyor in Valdez, Alaska. In 1967 he received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from The Creighton University in History and Psychology. His professional life began after graduation, initially as a pharmaceutical representative. The majority of his career he enjoyed various sales management and managerial positions. In 1989 he purchased Marnyx Fixtures, a small Omaha business, within six years he doubled the company size. He found pride in hiring individuals who needed a second chance at being a successful employee and citizen. His generosity were best expressed through his motto: "I don't employ people, I am responsible to their families." During the latter part of his career he worked part-time, retiring in 2010.
On June 3, 1967, he married Lois Sindelar of Howells Nebraska, in a church where three generations of Lois's family had previously been married. After marriage, the couple remained living in Omaha Nebraska and had three daughters, AnnaMarie (Ann), Melissa, and Christine.
John was a devoted, active Dad and enjoyed laughter and boisterous behavior. He was always active completing home repairs or projects, camping, playing cribbage, winning at the craps table, hunting, and maintaining three cars during the girl's teenage years. In the summer he tinkered with his stocked fish pond and nurtured his piranha fish in the aquarium. Celebrating holidays were very memorable; embellishing Christmas with his casino winnings to lighting excessive amounts of fireworks with a hand torch on the Fourth of July! As a couple John and Lois enjoyed many vacations around the globe. Traveling to most of the states in North American to many natural wonders of the world; Galápagos Islands, Mt. Everest, Amazon River, Machu Picchu, Niagara Falls, Great Wall of China, Great Barrier Reef, Notre Dame - Paris and South African reserve. As an engaged and loving grandfather he enjoyed attending his four grandchildren's sporting and community events.
Preceded by:
Parents: John (Jack) and Eileen Holloway
Brother: Christopher Holloway
Sister: Eileen (Holloway) Palavos
Son-in-law: Thomas Manning
Survived by:
Wife: Lois Holloway
Children: Ann (Scott) Vigal, Melissa (Bob) Diers and Christine Holloway
Grandchildren; Jenna, Aaron, Ian and Alec
Reichmuth Funeral Home
May 2020
John was schooled by Jesuits or Christian Brothers from early education through college. After graduating from St. Mary’s High School, he moved to Omaha to attend The Creighton University. In 1964, John placed college on hold to work as a road surveyor in Valdez, Alaska. In 1967 he received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from The Creighton University in History and Psychology. His professional life began after graduation, initially as a pharmaceutical representative. The majority of his career he enjoyed various sales management and managerial positions. In 1989 he purchased Marnyx Fixtures, a small Omaha business, within six years he doubled the company size. He found pride in hiring individuals who needed a second chance at being a successful employee and citizen. His generosity were best expressed through his motto: "I don't employ people, I am responsible to their families." During the latter part of his career he worked part-time, retiring in 2010.
On June 3, 1967, he married Lois Sindelar of Howells Nebraska, in a church where three generations of Lois's family had previously been married. After marriage, the couple remained living in Omaha Nebraska and had three daughters, AnnaMarie (Ann), Melissa, and Christine.
John was a devoted, active Dad and enjoyed laughter and boisterous behavior. He was always active completing home repairs or projects, camping, playing cribbage, winning at the craps table, hunting, and maintaining three cars during the girl's teenage years. In the summer he tinkered with his stocked fish pond and nurtured his piranha fish in the aquarium. Celebrating holidays were very memorable; embellishing Christmas with his casino winnings to lighting excessive amounts of fireworks with a hand torch on the Fourth of July! As a couple John and Lois enjoyed many vacations around the globe. Traveling to most of the states in North American to many natural wonders of the world; Galápagos Islands, Mt. Everest, Amazon River, Machu Picchu, Niagara Falls, Great Wall of China, Great Barrier Reef, Notre Dame - Paris and South African reserve. As an engaged and loving grandfather he enjoyed attending his four grandchildren's sporting and community events.
Preceded by:
Parents: John (Jack) and Eileen Holloway
Brother: Christopher Holloway
Sister: Eileen (Holloway) Palavos
Son-in-law: Thomas Manning
Survived by:
Wife: Lois Holloway
Children: Ann (Scott) Vigal, Melissa (Bob) Diers and Christine Holloway
Grandchildren; Jenna, Aaron, Ian and Alec
Reichmuth Funeral Home
May 2020
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