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Jeffrey Dee Holler

1956 - 2021

Jeffrey Dee Holler obituary, 1956-2021, Pontiac, MI

Jeffrey Holler Obituary

After a long illness, Jeffrey (Jeff) Dee Holler, 64, entered into eternal heaven on January 20, 2021. Jeffrey
was born on September 3, 1956, in Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan. Jeff was preceded in death by his
parents Jack Dee and Joy Lorraine Holler. Jeff is survived by his loving son Johnathan Dee Holler, former
wife and life partner Velina Holler, and his dear sister Jami (Bob Fettig) Holler, California. Nephews and
nieces also survive him; Victor Vincent Vicinaiz II, Sara Isabel (Erik Anderson) Vicinaiz, Charles Vincent
Joiner, all of Texas, and Mesha Lee Holler Fettig of California. We are also mentioning John Bistoff II
because he was a dear friend, colleague, and confidant to Jeff.


Jeff was an Environmental Scientist/Engineer, a graduate of Brandon High School, Ortonville, MI, 1974,
received a Bachelor of Science degree from Michigan State University, 1980, East Lansing, MI, and a
Master's degree from North Texas State University, Denton, Texas, 1983. He was an accomplished
scientist with 17 peer-reviewed technical publications. Jeff was passionate about environmental issues,
primarily safe drinking water, and all people's safety and well-being. He believed in science and facts, and
that, at times, placed him at odds with colleagues, but that did not deter his mission to do the right
thing.


For the past 25 years, Jeff owned and operated J D Holler & Associates; Lake water management and
watershed management lake issues, where at times both his wife and son Johnathan would take it into
their own hands to help Jeff when Jeff needed it most. Jeff appreciated that both Velina and Johnathan
encouraged his job and his beliefs. He also owned and managed rental properties in Oakland county.
Jeff was a Michigan Lake and Stream Association member and past Vice President. He was also a
member and past officer of the North American Lake Society. (NALMS) He presented his studies and
publications at various State and National conventions.


Jeff enjoyed playing his guitar, hunting, fishing, golfing, attending concerts, cooking, and organic
gardening. His cowboy boots were one of his treasures, and he loved to show them off; he loved all
music genres, favorite musician, Guy Clark.


Thank you to the following; Vanessa Vicinaiz-Joiner, Shaun "Shauny," and family for their love and
support provided to Jeff. Special thanks to the Vicinaiz and Trevino family (Texas) for prayers and support.


A celebration of life will be held at a later date due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Published by Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home - Pontiac on Jan. 27, 2021.

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Jami Holler

January 20, 2022

My dearest brother,
Today you have been gone from earth for one year. Not a day goes by without missing you. I remain forever grateful for being able to let you know how very much I love you and am so glad you're my brother.
I now smile more when I think of you - imagining you listening to Guy Clark with all the gestures that are only you! The tears still come, at times, but there isn't this gut wrenching pain that exists in the early stages of grief.
I continue to find solace in knowing you are at peace, no longer in pain, and absolutely where you want to be!
Forever loving and missing you,
Jami

Chris Butcko

December 9, 2021

I am so sorry,I never knew,till i decided to check today! Rest his soul! I called for so long,well now I know.RIP JEFFERY.

Jami Holler

July 20, 2021

6 months today, dear brother. Not a single moment nor day goes by that you aren’t missed.
Forever, my big brother ❣❣❣❣

Jami Holler

April 20, 2021

3 months today. I was telling Velina that there is a somber quality to life without you in it. Everything is quieter and I guess that's okay.
Still so unfair and sad, dear brother. So, so very sad. You are so missed and loved!
I love you,
Jami

Jami Holler

March 20, 2021

I planted the beginnings of my garden today in honor of you, dear brother.
Two months are going to lead to more without you here. I so wish it was different
The grief is changing, but your absence is permanent. I continue to ache.
Forever loving and missing you.
Your sister,
Jami

Jami Holler

March 9, 2021

My dearest brother
I continue to grieve your loss so deeply. Time was taken from you and those of us who loved you that wanted more time. The powerlessness of grief is horrible.
Sometimes I feel selfish that I want you back so much. To have you back would mean you still had your pain. That I wouldn’t want.
I want to have magical powers-to bring you back and have your pain absent.
Instead, my reality is to still grieve because I love you so.
You sister
Jami

Velina Holler

February 20, 2021

It’s been one month my true love. I long for your voice. I long to see your gait as you moved around working in the garden. I miss our time on the boat as we collected water samples for your work. I miss our life. You will forever be in my heart. I love you Jeff....... Velina

Jami

February 20, 2021

It’s been one month since your death, dear brother and not a moment goes by without missing you. And then there is time, with it’s parallel concepts around grief. With the passage of time, I know my grief will find a resting place. It will also mean you have been gone longer and it is this later concept that still brings such sadness and tears.
I want to still brighten each other’s day with a text or a phone call where no matter what, you will say , “ now take care, hon, I’m fine”.
At least now, you really are fine and without pain. But, the cost has been some broken hearts here on earth.
We will all ultimately be fine, too. You will live through us in the ways we know and love you.
Give a shout out to Guy and have him play Stuff That Works. That song is so you!
I love you with all my heart ♥

Vanessa, the photos are perfect . Thank you

Vanessa Vicinaiz-Joiner

February 19, 2021

Vanessa Vicinaiz-Joiner

February 19, 2021

Vanessa Vicinaiz-Joiner

February 19, 2021

Vanessa Vicinaiz-Joiner

February 19, 2021

Vanessa Vicinaiz-Joiner

February 19, 2021

Vanessa Vicinaiz-Joiner

February 19, 2021

Vanessa Vicinaiz-Joiner

February 19, 2021

You are missed buddy....

Velina Holler

February 16, 2021

Jeffrey Dee Holler, I love you, miss you so much, I take comfort that you are longer in pain. I will forever love you my Groove Dog, love of my life............. ♥

Michelle A. Murphy Wood

February 14, 2021

Prayers and fond memories are what we have to remember our dearly departed. My most heartfelt condolences.

Jami Holler

February 11, 2021

The ebb and flow of my grief for you is so profound. Not since the loss of mom and dad have I felt this kind of heartache. All of you - way too young, way to soon..
I love and miss you so very much
xo your sister

Jim and Charlie Joiner

February 2, 2021

So sorry to hear of his passing
Our condolences to Velina and Johnathan
May you have peace in knowing he is with loved ones again

Jami

February 2, 2021

Dance, my dear brother, dance!
I love and miss you so dearly.

Velina Holler

February 1, 2021

Groove Dog!

You are missed! Love you.......Velina

Tom Caplinger

January 31, 2021

I am so very sorry Velina to hear of Jeff's passing. There are no words powerful enough to begin to ease the sorrow that such a loss brings. The lasting memory I have and will keep of Jeff will be his incredible passion for his family, work and life! God bless you and your family in this most of difficult of times.

Pablo & Yvonne Trevino

January 31, 2021

We are so sorry for your loss, our condolences to you and your son on the passing of your husband. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.

Carmela & JL Longoria

January 31, 2021

Velina we are so sorry for your loss our condolences to you and Jonathan May god give you all strength and bless you love you mija...... Tia Carmela and Tio JL

Pura & Gil Vicinaiz

January 31, 2021

Velina, we are sooo sorry about Jeff's moving on into heaven. We rejoice for his life in yours. We rejoice in believing that he will be in heaven with our Heavenly Father. May God bless you and Jonathan and give you all peace........ Tia Pura and Tio Gil

Tia Mercedes Cantu

January 31, 2021

I wish I could do more for you all, all I can do is Ask God to help you all and be at your side. Velina love and prayers for you and Johnathon Love you all

Melissa V

January 31, 2021

Juan - Pat Aguilar

January 31, 2021

So sorry to hear about Jeff. Our condolences & love to you & Johnathan. Praying for you & all the family. Love you all. ❤

Ruben

January 31, 2021

Hi sweetheart. Just wanted to reach out to you and say hello. Also I wanted to express my condolences to you. Your sister Vanessa let me know you lost your husband and that really saddened me. God bless you. Call me if you need a shoulder to cry on. Miss you and your Mom especially who is in Heaven. ❤✝

“Tia Pana” Vicinaiz

January 31, 2021

I am so sorry about Jeff's passing. My deepest sympathy. Give my love and prayers to Jonathan . Lots of love and prayers to both of you. Praying that you are feeling better. God's blessings. ❤❤❤

Vanessa Vicinaiz-Joiner

January 30, 2021

When Jeff and I would talk my first question of course would be, “how are you doing?” His response was always “don’t worry about me hon, you take care of yourself!” Jeff, always worried about everyone else especially Johnathan and Velina. Knowing that he, himself was in pain but was always worried about them. Jeff was so proud of both Johnathan and Velina, always saying how proud he is of Johnathan because he stands up for what he believes in and I would say “like father, like son!” And he’d laugh...a proud laugh. And proud of Velina because she always supported his beliefs, he would say, “she always has my back.” We butted heads on occasion but we always knew we could count on each other, always. You will be terribly missed “bud” and your cooking, your cooking will be missed too! For those of you who don’t know, Jeff was an accomplished Chef before he became an environmentalist!! Created fantastic dishes and salsa that was the freshest ever!! ❤❤❤❤

Ana Holland

January 29, 2021

❤Please let us know if there is anything you need. We will keep you in our prayers.

Nesie Garza

January 29, 2021

So sorry. We are praying for all of you

Jessica Vicinaiz

January 29, 2021

So sorry to hear about Jeff. My condolences and prayers.

Dawn Auguilar Snyder

January 29, 2021

My condolences and prayers for the family.

Karyn Vicinaiz

January 29, 2021

From Karyn Vicinaiz and the boys... Tyler and Trent

Our deepest sympathy to Velina and Johnathan, you are in our prayers.

Love ❤✝

Erika Barnes

January 29, 2021

I just wanted to offer my sincere condolences to you and Johnathan both. Love you and praying that your memories with Jeff help ease the pain of his passing. ❤

Erika

Lee Villarreal

January 29, 2021

I’m so sorry Vanessa ... please pass my condolences to Velina and Johnathan.

Lee V.

Cesar Alaniz

January 29, 2021

My condolences to you Velina. We just finished with my wife’s father’s funereal in Saturday. Hope everyone else is doing fine.

From Cesar Alaniz

Mel Longoria

January 29, 2021

Condolences to the family!!

Teresa Flores Perez

January 29, 2021

May the Lord be with your family during this difficult time! Many prayers and blessings sent their way.

Sylvia, Joe & Chance Mraz

January 29, 2021

Prayers for Velina and Johnathan.

Velina Holler

January 28, 2021

In loving member of Jeffrey Dee Holler. We will love and forever miss you, love, Velina and Johnathan

Andrea Vicinaiz

January 28, 2021

Very nice obituary we continue to pray for Velina and Jonathan and his sister and all of you. Jeff is now in the kingdom of Heaven❤

From Tía Andrea...

John Bistoff

January 28, 2021

I am deeply saddened to learn of Jeffrey's untimely passing. I became acquainted with Jeff about 18 years ago when I sought his assistance in dealing with an unfolding environmental issue. It became quickly apparent that Jeff was not only intelligent and well-educated, he genuinely respected and valued our environment, realized the importance of preserving it, and was committed to trying to find ways to accomplish human needs without sacrificing the environment in which we all live and ultimately depend on. I admired Jeff for his honesty, forthrightness, dedication, unwavering embrace of science and facts, and his ability to carefully weigh sometimes conflicting factors in determining what was both sensible and appropriate. Jeff quickly became a friend ... one who I will remember most for his integrity and perseverance and who I will now miss.

Adrian Vicinaiz

January 27, 2021

I would just like to say that when Jeff and Velina would go to South Texas and all of the cousins would get together we would always have a great time. He will be missed dearly. I would like to offer my condolences to Jonathan
and family.

Norma and Daniel Flores

January 27, 2021

So sorry for your loss. May You feel comfort knowing he’s in a peaceful place.

Jami Holler

January 27, 2021

I will love and miss you forever, my dear brother.
Say hi to mom and dad. No more pain. Only love.

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