Holko

Michael E. Holko Jr., affectionately known as “Mike” to friends and family, passed away peacefully Friday, July 25, 2025, at the age of 85, following a life well-lived.

Born Dec. 9, 1939, in Butler, Mike was the son of the late Michael Holko and Mary Spinder Holko.

A proud graduate of Butler High School and Grove City College, he earned a degree in metallurgy and dedicated his career to the steel industry, where he worked in various capacities until his semiretirement in the mid-1980s.

Throughout his life, Mike had a deep passion for golf. Whether watching the sport on television or playing at local courses, golf brought him great joy, along with the camaraderie of friends and family. These cherished moments will live on in the hearts of his loved ones.

Mike is survived by his dear sister, Mary Welch; his sons, Michael (and his wife, Heidi), and Christopher; as well as his grandchildren, Keenan, Jocelyn, Calvin, Haley, Autumn and Jeremiah.

HOLKO — A remembrance ceremony for Michael E. Holko Jr., who died Friday, July 25, 2025, will be held at Rose Hill Cemetery, with details to be shared by the family at a later time.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorial donations be made to a charity of your choice.

Arrangements have been entrusted to THOMPSON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, Butler.

All who knew Mike are encouraged to share memories and upload photos to his unique remembrance page at www.thompson-miller.com.

Please sign the guest book at www.butlereagle.com.