Christine L. Holz

Christine L. Holz (Getsfried), of Appleton, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. While her passing leaves our hearts heavy, we find comfort knowing she is no longer suffering and is now whole and at peace with her Heavenly Father.

Chris found joy in life’s simple pleasures. She loved animals, gardening, and decorating for the holidays—filling her home with warmth and joy. She also enjoyed tap dancing, riding motorcycles, rock ’n’ roll music, and she was a humongous Elvis fan. Time spent with friends, especially playing cards games, brought her great happiness. Above all, she cherished the companionship of her beloved dog, Otter.

She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend to many, and her love for her family was evident in everything she did. Even as Alzheimer’s slowly took so much, it never took her kindness or the love she carried in her heart.

Chris is survived by her husband, Richard; her children Julie (Wayne), Stephanie (Mark), and Amy; her grandchildren Kylie, Payton, Kira, Ash, Cyrus, and Lydia; and her siblings Leo (Jeanne) and Dave (Tammy).

She was preceded in death by her parents, Leo and Jean Getsfried and nephew Louis.

A funeral service will be held on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Valley Funeral Home, 2211 N. Richmond Street, Appleton, Wisconsin. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. prior to the service. Interment will take place in Riverside Cemetery, Appleton. For online condolences, please visit www.valleyfh.com.

Following the service, a luncheon will be held at Michiels Bar and Grill, located at 1100 Appleton Road, Menasha, for anyone who would like to join and celebrate Chris.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that memorial donations be made in Chris’s honor to the Alzheimer’s Association through her memorial tribute page: In Loving Memory of Christine or to a local animal shelter of your choice.

The family extends heartfelt thanks to Dimensions of Oshkosh, including Moments Hospice Care, for their compassion, care, and support throughout this journey. The family also extends their deepest gratitude to Tammy and Dave for their absolute love, dedication, and tireless care of Chris.

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