Obituary
Holden Clyde Hovell
Holden Clyde Hovell, age 24, of Galesville, died in a motor vehicle accident on March 31, 2022.
Holden was born in La Crosse, WI on October 6, 1997 to Stanley and Kristie (Bechtold) Hovell. Holden graduated Cox High School in Virginia Beach, VA in 2015. In 2008 he welcomed his new stepmother, Lori, to the family. Following high school, he worked for Tidewater Pool Supplies, quickly earning a reputation as a hardworking and personable man who always delivered what the customer wanted, receiving high praise from customers on his honesty and dedication to service. These virtues would serve him well as he traveled the country working in the food industry, tool and die, moving company and finally, automobile servicing. His quick wit and charming smile earned him many friends and created strong bonds with all his customers.
Born into the life of a Navy Brat, he lived in Florida, Cuba, Virginia and back to his home state of Wisconsin. As an adult on his own, he lived in Virginia, Washington, North Carolina and finally, back to God’s Country, staying at his Aunt Tari’s house in Galesville. While beginning his new chapter on life he reveled in the joy of restoring an 82 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme and tricking out his Harley Davidson Sportster.
The eternal dreamer, Holden always had lavish plans for the future, and he worked tirelessly to reach his goals. His last goals were to buy a keyboard and start to work on his music for the lyrics he had been writing since high school. He and some friends were planning to soundproof a room and create a recording studio. He also had plans to attend a truck driving school in Rochester to continue his nomadic lifestyle traveling the country and spreading his warmth and kindness abroad.
Holden is survived by: Stanley Hovell (father), Lori Hovell (stepmother), Kristie Novak (mother), Maxwell Hovell (brother), Greyson Hovell (brother), John and Joanne Bechtold (grandparents), Steve and Linda Burnett (step-grandparents), Tari Wood (aunt) and Lu Ebersold (aunt), Ted (Darlene) Bechtold (uncle) and Jeff Bechtold (uncle).
He was preceded in death by his grandparents; Clyde and Barb Hovell and Jon Hovell (uncle) and John Ebersold (uncle), and Neil Cole (step-grandfather).
A celebration of life service will be held on Sunday, April 10th at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, 24531 Sixth St, Trempealeau, WI 54661. Visitation will commence at 2pm with a service at 3pm followed by the burial at Evergreen Cemetery. Fellowship will continue at the church after the burial with coffee and bars.
my family is praying for you on this difficult journey Love Leslie
So sorry to hear of your loss.Prayers to all of you.?
So sorry, Tari and family for your great loss. Prayers sent to help you thru this difficult time.
Our sympathy to you all! Prayers & hugs during this difficult time. Treasure your memories!
so so sorry kristie john and I are sending our prayers to you and your family.
So very, very sorry for your loss. My heart literally breaks for you Kristie. I am here for you always. Much love from our family to yours. Thinking of you All through this difficult time.
All our love and deepest sympathies go out to you and the family in this time of unbelievable sadness. Our prayers go with you all.
I’ll always remember the night Tari and Holden came out to Boondocks to see us perform. He made this old gal feel like she was 25 again! What a personality! Sending love and condolences to the all. We’ll see you on the Other Side, Holden!
Sincere and deep felt sympathy to you my old friend, Kristie. May our loving father wrap his arms around you all during this most difficult time.
Your son had a heart so big it held everyone around him. He lived how he wanted to live, for his family. My condolences to the entire family specifically Kristie, Stan, and Max – who let me into their lives just like family. I will always remember the time Holden and Max found that indoor pool we had soo much fun at. Then Williamsburg was one of the funniest trips I’ve been on. You all are always in my memories, and holden will always hold a special place there. I love you guys, and I will always adore Holden.
We love you all, with continued prayers… ???
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers ~ sending lots of hugs from Japan to help you through this difficult time.
Holden was a good friend of mine for a long time and I know he is somewhere peaceful now. He always made me laugh and was the life of the party when we were with others. Everyone enjoyed Holdens presence. He is dearly missed and forever in our hearts. Im sending lots of love and positivity to his family. Stay strong Holden loves you all very much.