Robert “Bob” Shuey Holzapfel died on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. He was born to Jerold and Edith Holzapfel on November 6, 1945.
He grew up in Willows. After graduating from Willows High School, he attended Willamette University, where he participated in the ROTC program.
He joined the United States Air Force after graduating from college and was stationed at Beale Air Force Base. He met his future bride, Judith Perschbacher, during his enlistment, and the couple was married on August 23, 1969.
After his discharge, he attended law school in Sacramento, where he received his Juris Doctorate. The Holzapfels returned to Willows, where Bob Holzapfel set up a private law practice.
He was elected as Glenn County District Attorney and served for five terms.
He was a member of Willows Elks, Comanche Riders Association, and the Glenn County Senior Center Board of Directors.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Judith; son Roy Holzapfel; daughter Martha Holzapfel Wais and her husband, Eric; grandchildren Paige Holzapfel McCallister and husband Nicholas, Brady Holzapfel, and Ryan Holzapfel; great-granddaughter Lainey McCallister; brother Herb Holzapfel and wife, Virginia; and nieces and nephews.
His family agrees, Bob Holzapfel was greatly loved and will be truly missed.
Funeral services are planned for 10 a.m. on Friday, October 11, at the Willows First Lutheran Church, followed by a graveside service and a reception at the Willows Elks Lodge, 150 South Shasta Street.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite charity in Bob Holzapfel’s honor or the First Lutheran Church Memorial Fund.
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