Bruce Holdsworth, 66, of Palmyra passed away January 17, 2020. Bruce was born in Syracuse, NE on August 8, 1953 to George and Della (Halm) Holdsworth. He was a retired Branch Manager at Midwest Farmers Coop.
He is survived by his wife Cathy Holdsworth, his son Aaron Holdsworth, his daughters Stephanie and Kayleen Holdsworth; 6 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, his father George, sister Kathy Gress, and mother in law Yvonne Sterns; and many brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his mother Della, brother Richard, sister Connie, and father in law Gerald Sterns Jr.
Bruce was a member of Bennet Community Church, currently serving as the Board Chairman. He was also a member of the Syracuse Country Club. Softball was his passion, Bruce was a player on numerous men’s fast-pitch teams in Nebraska, who travelled around the country to play in various tournaments. He was also a past coach of several girls fast-pitch softball teams in the Bennet area.
A visitation will be held at Roper & Son’s South, 3950 Hohensee Drive, on January 21st, 2020 from 4 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. with family greeting from 6 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.
A funeral service will be held at the Bennet Community Church, 350 Monroe St, Bennet, NE 68317, at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 with Pastor Darin Corder officiating. Private family interment prior to services.
Pallbearers: Logan Bruss, Daryl Deatherage, Ron Ringland, Derek Hodtwalker, Travis Hodtwalker, Charles Hammons, Doug Stewart, and Curt Cheney.
Honorary Pallbearers: Men’s Fast-Pitch Softball Players and Casey’s Morning Coffee Club
Memorials may be to the family for future designation.