Wallin Holtgren's Obituary
Captain Wallin Dodd Holtgren, 79, of Sterling, VA, died Thursday, April 24th, 2008 in Washington D.C. Wallin Holtgren was born on September 16th, 1928 in Passaic, NJ. He was the only son of the late Walter Oscar Holtgren and the late Emma Catherine Taylor Holtgren. Captain Holtgren graduated in 1951 from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, NY. He served his country in the US Navy obtaining the rank of Commander.
In the early 1960’s, Wallin went to work for OSHA with the Dept of Labor in Washington D.C. He then went to work for the Naval Sea Systems Command until his retirement in 1986. During his career, he enjoyed working part time as Captain and Engineer for various boat companies on the DC waterfront including the Wilson Line and being a member of the Potomac River Pilots Association. Capt. Holtgren was recently preceded in death by his wife Ellen Holtgren on April 1st, 2008. He is survived by his son Walter Dodd Holtgren and wife Kimberly of Crofton, MD; his daughter Pamela Mary Holtgren of Sterling, VA; and by his two grandchildren Kyle McKain Holtgren and Kerra Morgan Holtgren. A Celebration of Capt. Holtgren''s life will be held at Capital Yacht Charters at 3:00pm on May 18, 2008 located at Yacht Basin No.1, Washington Marina, 1300 Maine Ave., SW in DC.
Graveside services and interment will be held on Thursday, July 24, 2008 at 3:00 pm at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Capt. Holtgren’s memory to the WRAMC Fisher House #56, c/o Fisher House Manager
6900 Georgia Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20307
Arrangements by Loudoun Funeral Chapels, Leesburg, VA.
What’s your fondest memory of Wallin?
What’s a lesson you learned from Wallin?
Share a story where Wallin's kindness touched your heart.
Describe a day with Wallin you’ll never forget.
How did Wallin make you smile?