Richard P. Holland

Richard P. Holland of Massillon, age 81, devoted husband and father, passed away Saturday morning at the Rose Lane Health Care Center. He was born in Mansfield to the late Peter & Grace (Nuchols) Holland on January 31, 1924. He graduated from Mansfield Senior High in 1941. Richard joined the army and fought for our country in WWII. He received an honorable discharge as a Master Sergeant. He earned an engineering degree from the Lincoln Institute, while working at the Ohio Brass. On November 22, 1947, Richard married the love of his life of 58 years, Mary E. Anderko of Mansfield. Richard started his automotive career at Whitey's Automall in Mansfield. Founded Dick Holland AMC/Jeep/Mazda in 1969. Then moved from Mansfield to Massillon in 1975 & established Holland Pontiac. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Past President of the Massillon Tiger Touchdown Club, member of the Tiger Booster Club and the Orangemen, He loved his Tigers. Richard was also a member of the K of C #554, past Grand Knight of the Mansfield K of C #687, Shady Hollow Country Club, Bear Lakes Country Club, Fla., Massillon Museum, Past President of the Auto Dealers Assoc., & the Ohio Dealers Association. Past President of the Sertoma International. He enjoyed auto racing, music & dancing, playing golf & spending time with his family & friends. He loved life & lived it to the fullest. Richard has been preceded in death by his parents, and his sister. Lula Mae Holland. He is survived by: Wife Mary E. Holland of Massillon 3 daughters Vicki Uhde of Mansfield Pamela & Michael Walsh of Canton Bridget & Mark Eckert of Texas 2 sons Richard & Pamela Holland of Massillon David & Belynda Holland of Massillon Grandchildren Sarah Rizzo, Laura Yeager, Justin, Leah, Ellie Walsh, Eddie, Katie, Lindsey Eckert, Ricky, Amanda Holland, Jake, Jared Holland. Great Grandchildren Ethan & Julia Rizzo Emily & Madalynn Yeager Niece Candy Garrison There will be a mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday 11A.M at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Friends may call from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. on Monday at the Paquelet Funeral Home. Internment will take place at Massillon Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Association 4815 Munson St. N.W. Canton, Ohio 44718.