White Funeral Home
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Independence, Iowa 50644

ROWLEY – Timothy James Holst, 59 years old, of Rowley, Iowa, died Wednesday, September 23, 2026, in Texas, as a result of injuries sustained in a multi-vehicle accident.

Funeral Services will be 1:00 p.m. – Saturday, October 3, 2026, at White Funeral Home, Independence. Military Honors will be accorded by the Bechter-Boies VFW Post 2440 and Sheehan-Tidball American Legion Post 30, assisted by the United States Air Force. Burial will take place at the Quasqueton Cemetery at a later date.

Visitation will be 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Friday, October 2, at White Funeral Home, Independence; and will continue from 11:00 a.m. until service time on Saturday, at the funeral home.

Tim was born December 17, 1966, in Independence, Iowa, the son of Ronald Edwin and Sarah Katherine “Kathy” (Chesmore) Holst. He attended school in Independence and graduated from Jefferson High School with the class of 1985. He joined the United States Army National Guard and quickly decided to fully enlist with the United States Air Force. Tim was stationed in Germany and was a member of the U.S. Military Police.

On June 28, 1999, he was married to the former Shiloe Jane (Hopper) Simons in Rowley. They later divorced. Tim was a jack of all trades. He worked as a welder, mechanic, and truck driver over the years. He worked for Transco Rail Services in Oelwein, Iowa, Rescar in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Cattle Drive Xpress in Strawberry Point, Iowa.

Tim loved his family and was proud of his children and grandchildren. He had the gift of gab, which allowed him to become friends with many. Tim enjoyed getting to know people from all walks of life. He liked his coffee and had a love for animals. His dogs were part of the family, and he loved spending time training them on the farm.

Tim is survived by his four children, Cody Holst of Wells, Minnesota, Duane Holst, Jacey (Roger Bouck, Jr.) Holst, Audrianna Holst, all of Grand Ledge, Michigan; four grandchildren, Colter, Milanii, Roger Bouck III, and Violet; his parents, Ronald and Kathy Holst of Rowley; two sisters, Dana (Raymie) Mayher of Quasqueton, Susan (Dan) McCann of Oelwein; multiple nieces and nephews; and his special friend, Kim. He is preceded in death by one daughter, Sayre Holst in infancy.

Memorials may be directed to Iowa Task Force One of Cedar Rapids, to aid in training search and rescue dogs; and Retrieving Freedom of Waverly, Iowa, to help with the training and placement of service dogs for veterans with disabilities.

Condolences may be placed at www.White-MtHope.com.

White Funeral Home, Independence is caring for the family.