Charles Holle obituary: Charles Holle's Obituary, Dove Topeka

In Memory Of
Charles William "Chuck" Holle
1938 - 2023

Obituary photo of Charles Holle, Dove-KS
Obituary photo of Charles Holle, Dove-KS

In Memory Of
Charles William "Chuck" Holle
1938 - 2023

Charles William "Chuck" Holle, 84, of Topeka, passed away on Friday, January 27, 2023. He was born August 3, 1938 in Topeka, the son of Fred and Lola (Hosler) Holle.

Chuck graduated from Topeka High School in 1956 and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from Kansas State University in 1960. He was employed by Balderson Inc. which later became Caterpiller for many years before retiring.
Throughout his life, he had resided in Wamego, Modesto, California and Waterloo, Belgium before returning to Topeka in 1993. He was recently a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church.

Chuck married Kay Balderson on June 4, 1960 at First Presbyterian Church in Wamego. She survives. Other survivors include children, Chris Holle of Wamego, Amy Holle of Kentfield, California, Katie (David) Mace of Wichita, five grandchildren, Jackson, Kate, Maggie, Seth and Ethan, and his sister, Judy Finch of Las Cruces, New Mexico.

Chuck was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Natalie Kriebel, his sister, Mary Dean Apel and his brother, David Holle.

A private Celebration of Chuck's Life will be held at a later date. Private inurnment will take place at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the organization of the donor’s choice.

Dove Southeast Chapel, 2843 SE Minnesota Ave. is assisting the family with service arrangements.

To leave the family a special message, please select the Share Memories option listed above.
Charles William "Chuck" Holle, 84, of Topeka, passed away on Friday, January 27, 2023. He was born August 3, 1938 in Topeka, the son of Fred and Lola (Hosler) Holle.

Chuck graduated from Topeka High School in 1956 and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from Kansas State University in 1960. He was employed by Balderson Inc. which later became Caterpiller for many years before retiring.
Throughout his life, he had resided in Wamego, Modesto, California and Waterloo, Belgium before returning to Topeka in 1993. He was recently a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church.

Chuck married Kay Balderson on June 4, 1960 at First Presbyterian Church in Wamego. She survives. Other survivors include children, Chris Holle of Wamego, Amy Holle of Kentfield, California, Katie (David) Mace of Wichita, five grandchildren, Jackson, Kate, Maggie, Seth and Ethan, and his sister, Judy Finch of Las Cruces, New Mexico.

Chuck was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Natalie Kriebel, his sister, Mary Dean Apel and his brother, David Holle.

A private Celebration of Chuck's Life will be held at a later date. Private inurnment will take place at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the organization of the donor’s choice.

Dove Southeast Chapel, 2843 SE Minnesota Ave. is assisting the family with service arrangements.

To leave the family a special message, please select the Share Memories option listed above.

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