Hollis J. Gedvick

Hollis “Holly” J. Gedvick, 78, of Felch, passed away on Sunday, September 21, 2014 at his home. He was born October 10, 1935 in Escanaba, MI, son of the late Oliver and Effie (Davidson) Gedvick. Holly graduated from Felch High School in 1952 and was a lifelong resident of the area. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving from 1955-57. Holly worked for a surveying company for a few years which led him to meet his future wife, Ruth Ann Socia. They were married on August 27, 1960 on Drummond Island. She preceded him in death on September 9, 2012. Holly worked for Clairmont Transfer for seven years before taking a job with the Dickinson County Road Commission where he worked for 23 years, retiring in 1992. In retirement he still spent many winters working in the woods. Holly had a passion for golf. He was a member of Oak Crest Golf Course in Norway and golfed every day that he possibly could. He also enjoyed bowling in league for many years. Holly was a social person and loved getting to know new people. He had a great sense of humor and enjoyed telling jokes. RuthAnn said, "he would never forgot a joke but if I sent him to the store for bread and milk, I would have to make a list." Holly and Ruth Ann enjoyed the outdoors and spent many hours together cutting wood, hunting, trapping and spending time at the family hunting camp. When cutting fire wood, Ruth Ann was his "pilot", he would cut the wood and she would "pile it". Holly also enjoyed bird watching. He was a kind, generous person to all and a loving husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by three children, Bob (Patty) Gedvick of Vulcan, Brenda (Brad) Sheldon of Felch and Sheila Gedvick (Tom Strazzinski) of Iron Mountain; four grandchildren, Paul (Melissa) Sheldon, Michael Gedvick, Stacey Sheldon and Travis Gedvick, three great grandchildren; two sisters, Judy (Louis) Orler and Kay Conery; sisters and brothers-in-law, Verna (Murray) Fountain, Donna (Pete) Bailey, Blanche Kott, Robert Socia (Jan), Robert Tomlinson, and Sally Socia; several nieces & nephews and a special friend, Heather. In addition to his wife and parents, Holly was preceded in death by a brother, Rodney Gedvick and a sister, Mary Ruth Barrow. His mother and father-in-law, Russell and Olive Socia, sisters and brothers-in-law Mike Conery, Ed Kott, Jean Tomlinson, Louis Socia and Jack Barrow. Visitation will be on Friday from 10:00am until 12:00 pm at Zion Lutheran Church in Metropolitan. The memorial service will follow at 12:00 pm on Friday at the church. Rev. Lori Liverance will officiate. Burial will be in the Felch Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Hollis Gedvick online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.

Hollis J. Gedvick

October 10, 1935 - September 21, 2014