David Jay Holst

November 24, 1947 - September 25, 2019

David Jay Holst, age 71, of Versailles, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2019, at University of Missouri Hospital and Clinics in Columbia. He was born November 24, 1947, in Morgan County, Missouri, a son of the late Dorsey Holst and Janet (Davis) Holst. David graduated from Morgan County R-II in 1967. He was an Air Force veteran from 1968-1972 with an honorable discharge. He married Zelma Sue Dowell on October 19, 1985, at the Grace Lutheran Church in Versailles. She survives of the home. He worked for LP&H Light Company, did construction work and retired from the Morgan County Courthouse after eighteen years. David loved to work in his shop, collect small Farmall tractors, going to car races, but most of all, he loved his wife dearly. He is survived by his wife, Sue, of the home; one brother, Bill Holst and wife Dottie of Kansas City, Kansas; three sisters, Kay Sherwood and husband Jim of Holly, Colorado, Janet Looten and husband Kenny of Eugene, Missouri and Sue Holst of Jefferson City, Missouri; other relatives and a number of friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 28th, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles with Pastor Erik Rottmann officiating. Graveside services and interment will follow in the Versailles Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Grace Lutheran Church of Versailles. Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles.