Margaret Verneda Holler

Margaret Holler of Pine City passed away at her home on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at the age of 101.  Margaret was born to John and Emilie (Schmidt) Engler in Chengwatana Township;  April 25, 1915 the youngest of ten children.  She attended Chengwatana District #1 school and graduated from Pine City High School in 1932.  Margaret married Fredrick "Tony" Holler on October 6, 1942 in Rochester, Minnesota.  They were soon blessed with a daughter Barbara and later a son Brian.  Together they enjoyed many family trips. Margaret began working at the Pine County Courthouse in 1935 and worked as a clerk in the Auditor’s office from 1935-1943; as Deputy from 1943-1966.  When the County Auditor retired, her fellow staff members encouraged her to run for office, which she did and was County Auditor from 1966-1979 when she retired after 43 years working for Pine County.A member of First Presbyterian Church since January 1, 1933, Margaret loved the fellowship there and served as a Mary Martha member, Sunday School teacher, Sunday School secretary, church Treasurer and Elder.  She was thrilled to host the annual church picnic on her beautiful Cross Lake property the last two summers.  She was also a dual member of the Pine City and Mora chapters of the Eastern Star for over 50 years.  She served over 40 years with the Rebecca Lodge, serving a term as Noble Grand. Margaret loved knitting, crocheting, and cutwork, much of which was donated to charities throughout the years.  She was known by all for her loving and caring spirit and willingness to serve in her community. As her blindness increased in the later years, Margaret enjoyed many hours of the “Talking Books” provided by the Society for the Blind and never missed a Minnesota Twins game. Margaret is survived by her daughter Barbara Morrison of Newport, Oregon; son Brian Holler of Roseville; granddaughter Morgan Murphy and grandson Brandon Havel both of California; many nieces and nephews. Pastor Rob Spahr will officiate at funeral services for Margaret; 11 AM: Saturday (2/25) at the First Presbyterian Church in Pine City.  A time of visitation and reviewal is planned for one hour prior to the funeral at church.  The interment will take place in the Birchwood Cemetery in Pine City. Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Margaret Holler of Pine City are entrusted to the Funeral and Cremation Service of Pine City~ Swanson Chapel. Www.funeralandcremationservice.co