John Paul Holt

John Paul Holt, 91, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2026.

He was born March 7, 1935, in Circleville, Kansas, the son of Paul and Blanche (Sheley) Holt. He attended Hoyt High School for three years and graduated from Highland Park High School. Following high school, he attended Kaw Area Vo-Tech and Washburn University.

John married Dorothy Maxine Rise on January 26, 1957 in Perry, KS. They welcomed four children, Cindy, Debbie, Mike and Jon, to their union in marriage.

John worked as a Security Officer with the Kansas Highway Patrol until his retirement. Prior to his service with the Kansas Highway Patrol, he also worked for Brewster Place Security, the Postal Service and worked construction.

He was a faithful member of the Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church of Topeka and the VFW American Legion Post 397 of Holton, KS.

John enjoyed working with his hands gardening and woodworking. He also loved to travel, as long as it was by car! He also enjoyed old trucks and cars. Though he had many hobbies, John’s greatest passion was spending time with his family and being present for his children and grandchildren.

He leaves behind his beloved wife, Dorothy Holt; children, Cindy Holt, Debbie (Larry Stowe) Holt, Mike (Andrea Hawkins) Holt and Jon (Margaret) Holt; grandchildren, Janice, Jeffrey, Seth, Daniel, Trish, Megan, Phillip, Ashley and Paul; sixteen great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by parents and siblings, Jessie Holt and Robert Holt.

A Funeral Ceremony will be held at 2:00 pm, Friday, November 6, 2026 at the Parker-Price & Davidson Funeral Home, 245 NW Independence Ave., Topeka. John’s family greet friends and relatives an hour prior to the service. A graveside service with military honors will be held at 2:30 pm, Thursday, November 12, 2026 at the Ozawkie Cemetery, Ozawkie, KS. Memorial contributions may be made to Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church or to the Kansas History Museum.

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