Jerry Holtschlag
Published July 30, 2026
Quincy
Jerry Holtschlag, age 62, of Quincy, IL, died on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on September 18, 1963 in Quincy, the son of John & Betty (Feld) Holtschlag. Jerry was a graduate of Quincy Senior High School. He married Kim Proske Mills on December 15, 1995. She survives.
Along with his brother, Jack, Jerry proudly co-owned JH Concrete Construction, where he built a reputation for hard work and lasting friendship.
Jerry never met a stranger and was truly the life of the party. He was the first to tell a story or crack a joke. He loved spending time outdoors, especially golfing and duck hunting, and if given the choice, he would have spent every day on the golf course.
Above all, Jerry’s greatest joy was his family. His grandchildren were the light of his life and his proudest accomplishment. He cherished every moment spent with them and created memories that will be treasured forever. Jerry will be remembered for the love he shared, the laughter he brought to others and the lasting impact he made on everyone fortunate enough to know him.
In addition to his wife, Jerry is also survived by: CHILDREN: Meghan Bailey (Jonathan), Kellie Holtschlag (Steven Thomas) and Jason Mills (Courtney).
GRANDCHILDREN: Calvin Bailey, Ostin Lundberg, Quinn Lundberg, Aubrey Loos, Mia Mills, Trevin Mills and Tyson Mills. SIBLINGS: Jeff Holtschlag (Carol), Jack Holtschlag (Lori), Debbie Midiri (Joe), Janet Woerman, Jane Dixon, June Stanger (William), Susan Huffmyer, and Donna Wolbrink (Travis). Brothers-in-Law: Eugene Taylor and James McCormick. Numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, a grandchild: Collin Holtschlag, sisters, Joann Taylor, Rosie McCormick and Barb Conners and brothers: John Jr., Joseph, James and Donald Holtschlag, brothers-in-law, Ronald Woerman and Jim Huffmyer.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 3, 2026 at 11:00 AM in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home. Interment in Greenmount Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Sunday afternoon from 3:00 until 6:00 PM at the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Blessing Foundation for Hospice. The Duker & Haugh Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. www.dukerandhaugh.com