Patricia Ruth Holwell

Patricia Ruth (Hemler) Holwell, a long-time resident of Hot Springs, SD, passed away at age 95 on Sunday, October 27th, 2024, at the Grace Space in Lincoln, NE.

Pat was born on March 9, 1929, in Hot Springs, South Dakota to (William) Bryan Hemler and Margie (Davis) Hemler. Pat was honored to call her stepfather, Clarence “Cole” Wonder, her Papa for many years.  

Amongst other professional pursuits, Pat was honored to serve as an office assistant for the office of Governors George Mickelson, Sr. and Sigurd Anderson and the Hot Springs Veteran’s Administration Hospital.

On May 13, 1961, Pat married Robert Holwell. Together, they raised their three children from previous unions and added three children to the family. In addition to taking great pride as a homemaker and mother, Pat was honored to work alongside Bob as a chiropractic assistant at his offices in Hot Springs and Faith, SD.

Over the years, Pat was active with the Civil Air Patrol, 4-H, Cub/Boy Scouts, the Order of Eastern Star, Daughters of the Nile, Job’s Daughters, various church organizations, Meals on Wheels, the Fall River County Election Board, and the Miss South Dakota Pageant.

She is survived by her children Jill (Everardo) Evangelista, David, Robert II (Hillary), Scott (Judy), and Tricia Parker; 13 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren.

Pat was preceded in death by her parents, siblings, son, David Headman, and her husband, Bob.

A memorial open house has been scheduled for Saturday, November 9 from 1-2:30 at Legacy Terrace in Lincoln, NE, and her ashes are to be scattered near family at an upcoming time.

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