Richard Holtzhauer

Richard Wade Holtzhauer, age 65, of Northport, Alabama, passed away January 31, 2023, at DCH Regional Medical Center.

Born in Washington, DC on April 30, 1957, Rick was raised in Woodbridge, VA. A few years after graduating from Woodbridge High School, Rick enlisted in the US Navy in October 1981. A 20-year veteran, Rick proudly served with the Seabees until his retirement in 2002. During his career, Rick was stationed in Port Hueneme (CA), Makri, Greece and Sewells Point Norfolk (VA). He served two tours in Souda Bay, Crete, and spent much of his career as a technician with Mobile Utilities Support Equipment (MUSE).

After his retirement, Rick earned a B.S. in Accounting from the University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa) in 2008. A technology and computer enthusiast for many years, Rick was often called upon to repair IT hardware for his many siblings. To his family’s relief, there was no problem he couldn’t fix.

Rick was preceded in death by his parents, John Charles Holtzhauer and Georgette Aed Holtzhauer, and his sister, Christine Strawbridge.

He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Chrysoula Holtzhauer; daughter, Rita Georgette Salverda; brothers Jack of Montvale, NJ; Rob, Tim, Scott (Debra) all of Stafford, VA; Dave of Ventura, CA; sisters Genie Zydiak of Stafford, VA; Carolyn (Bill) of Knoxville, TN; numerous nieces and nephews.

Services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 13, 2023, at Magnolia Chapel North with David Holtzhauer officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at Magnolia Chapel North. Burial with military honors will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 13, 2023, in Alabama National Cemetery in Montevallo, Ala.