Bert M. Holbrook 1928 - 2012 Wauseca ,Minnesota

Bert M. Holbrook, Jr., age 83 of Waseca died on Wednesday, March 14, 2012, at Elm North in Waseca. Born on August 24, 1928, in Waseca, Minnesota, he was the son of Bert and Lillian (Sutter) Holbrook. He enjoyed latch hook, coloring, watching sports and movies on TV and playing cards. He also enjoyed going to the Senior Citizens Center, playing pool and being on the go and around people. In 2008, Bert was recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the oldest living male with Down's Syndrome. He was a member of First Congregational Church in Waseca. He is survived by one niece, Marilyn Lawson-LoCascio of Bloomington, IN. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Marian Lawson. Memorial services will be held on Monday, March 19, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. at First Congregational Church in Waseca with Rev. Chris Meirose officiating. Burial will follow at Woodville Cemetery in Waseca. Visitation will be held on Monday, one hour before services at the church. Kinder-Dennis Home for Funerals is handling arrangements. Memorials are preferred in lieu of flowers to Down Syndrome Association of Minnesota, or Mayo Clinic Hospice, www.mayoclinic.org/hospice/. www.dennisfuneralhomes.com