Charlie Allen Hollenbeck passed away Monday, Feb. 6, 2017, at the Idaho State Veterans Home, at age 96.
Charlie was born April 20, 1920, on Montgomery Ridge in Anatone, to George and Ethel (Cannon) Hollenbeck. He graduated from Asotin High School in 1938.
On March 14, 1942, Charlie married Ora Mae "Pete" Peterson in Lewiston.
Charlie was proud of his military service and entered the military in 1942. He joined the Army Air Corps and was stationed in Watton, England. He later volunteered for the Army infantry and crossed Central Europe, fighting all the way to the Czech border and liberating the Flossenburg concentration camp in the process. During his military service he received the Bronze Star, among numerous other medals.
Charlie was proud of his service in both the Army Air Corps and Army infantry. Until recently, he was active in the 90th Division (Tough 'Ombres) reunions and attended many with his wife, Pete, until her death in 2003. He later attended with his sons.
Upon returning from the war in 1945, he began working for Potlatch Forests Inc., later becoming a master carpenter while building homes and additions to St. Joseph Hospital, the Catholic church in Clarkston and a Washington Water Power building in Spokane, to name a few. He later became a job superintendent for Northwestern Construction in Spokane.
Charlie was a charter member of the Crankers Club. He enjoyed restoring antique cars. He was very proud of his 1914 Ford Model T, 1924 Buick and 1929 Chevrolet. He also was a member of the Lewiston Elks, where he held a lifetime membership and was honored as Elk of the Year in 1990-91. He was the Veterans Volunteer award winner for 2003-04. He volunteered for the Idaho Veterans Assistance League, raising money for the Lewiston veterans home. This year, he received the Spirit of Freedom Award, presented by Sen. Mike Crapo.
He enjoyed fishing and won the 1988 steelhead derby.
He is survived by twin sons Lonny (Judy) of Post Falls, Idaho, and Lanny (Alice) of Lewiston. He also is survived by seven grandkids, 16 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife in 2003; brothers Dick and Jack Hollenbeck; and sisters Mary Lockhart and Jane Doolin.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to a charity of your choice. The family would like to thank the staff, nurses and caregivers at the Idaho State Veterans Home in Lewiston for Charlie's wonderful care.
A viewing will be held from noon to 5 p.m. Thursday at Malcom's Brower-Wann Funeral Home, 1711 18th St., Lewiston. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Malcom's Brower-Wann. Following the services, Charlie will be laid to rest at Vineland Cemetery in Clarkston.
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