David Holly

GRANVILLE — David C. Holly, 70, of rural Granville passed away Sunday, April 1, 2018, in the comfort of his home.

Dave was born June 30, 1947, in Spring Valley to Charles A. and Velma (Halm) Holly. He married Barbara O’Connor on July 10, 1971, in Hennepin.

He graduated with the class of 1965 from Hopkins High School. Dave continued his education at the University of Illinois and graduated with honors in 1969 with a degree in agricultural economics.

After graduating, he continued his agricultural profession by farming the family farm for over 50 years. He was very skilled in fabrication, design and repair of all types of farm machinery. He was an avid collector and restorer of antiques. His talent of woodworking led to the restoration of his home, his 1940 wooden Chris-Craft boat and a hobby of model ship building.

A collection of his World War II trench art, model steam toys and antique fishing poles are on display at the Putnam County Agricultural Museum. Dave enjoyed many fishing trips to Canada with family, spending winters in Florida with his wife and had great love for his four grandchildren.

He was on the board of directors of the Granville National Bank for over 40 years. He was a member of the Spring Valley Boat Club for 34 years, a member of the Marshall-Putnam Farm Bureau and served as a past board member at the Standard Co-op Elevator. He was a former member of the Bedan Club at St. Bede, the Headers Club in Standard and Illini State Pullers Association.

Survivors include his wife, Barbara Holly of Granville; one daughter, Jan (Michael) Hahn of Granville; one son Luke (Megan) Holly of Granville; and four grandsons, Gavin Hahn, Brody Hahn, Connor Holly and Quinn Holly of Granville.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, John H. Holly.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 9, at the Dysart-Cofoid Funeral Chapel in Granville with Father Paul Meismer officiating. Burial will follow at the Granville Cemetery in Granville.

Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 8, at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Putnam County Agricultural Museum.

Pallbearers will be Don O’Connor, Dr. Paul Perona, Jim Scheetz, Marshall Peterlin and Don Mathieson.

Online condolences may be made to his family at www.dcfunerals.com.