Alan B. Holz

Alan Bradley Holz, 62, of O'Neill, died Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025 at his home in O'Neill.

A celebration of life service will be held from 1-2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025 at Biglin's Mortuary in O'Neill with a 2 p.m rosary.

Burial will be in the O'Neill Cemetery in O'Neill.

Memorials may be made to the family for future designation.

Alan was born on Jan. 28, 1963 to Fritz and Jean (Fahrenholz) Holz in O'Neill. Alan grew up in O'Neill and graduated from O'Neill High School in 1981. Over the years, he worked at the cheese factory in Orchard, with Musil Construction, Christensen Farms and later Musil Concrete. He was known for his strong work ethic and his ability to put in a hard day's work, something he carried with him throughout his life.

  Alan was free-spirited at heart. He was artistic and creative, with a natural talent for free-hand drawing. He often turned discarded items into unique works of art and had an eye for beauty where others didn't - whether in the rocks and crystals he loved to hunt, the birds and butterflies he admired or in the small details of life most would overlook. He enjoyed fishing, fixing things, tinkering and was always ready to take something apart just to figure out how it worked.

He always had a dog by his side and treasured their companionship. Music was a constant in his life, with classic bands like CCR often playing while he drove around just to enjoy the ride. He had a mischievous streak, a quick wit and a way of keeping life interesting. Alan valued real connection - he had no patience for phones getting in the way of a good conversation. He was a loyal and caring friend, the kind of person you could count on to listen or to show up when you needed him.

Alan's life was one of grit, creativity and heart. He will be remembered for his hard work, his imagination, his love for the simple things and his loyalty to those he loved.

Alan is survived by his daughter Hanna Mayhew of Fremont; three grandsons Klinton, Brock and Erich Jr.; two sisters Vicki Earley of O'Neill and Carolyn (Roy) Carr of Omaha; two brothers Russ (Joanie) Holz and Terry (Julie) Holz, all of Omaha; and nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents Francis “Fritz” and Jean Holz, an infant sister and sister Connie Holz and one brother-in-law Tom Earley.