Gregory Walter Holmes

Gregory Walter Holmes, 68, of Plummer, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 5, 2026.

Born in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, on June 13, 1957, to Roy Walter Holmes and Vivian Mavis (Lien) Holmes, Greg grew up in Minnesota and graduated from Lincoln High School with the Class of 1975. He went on to earn his aircraft mechanic and pilot licenses, embarking on a career that reflected his lifelong passion for all things mechanical.

Greg met and married Nancy, and together they welcomed their daughter, Danielle. Being Danielle’s dad was one of the greatest joys of his life, and their bond remained strong throughout the years. He cherished time spent with family, particularly cruising around with his grandsons on his chair scooter. Greg also held a special place in his heart for the many dogs he cared for over the years, each one loved as a true member of the family.

A talented airplane mechanic, Greg loved fixing, building, and inventing. He worked in aviation until moving back to Plummer when Danielle was nine. Even after leaving that career, his creativity never faded. He was known for creating his own solutions to everyday problems, including a motorized cooler with hands-free steering, a chair scooter he drove around town, and a walker modified with a hoverboard. His gentle nature, quiet resilience, and love of a good laugh left a lasting impression on everyone who knew him. His simple goal in life was to be happy, and those closest to him knew he truly was.

Greg is survived by his daughter, Danielle Holmes; her two sons, his beloved grandchildren, Keaden and Silas; siblings Faye (John) Rouland, Roy Holmes Jr., and Rocky L. Holmes; along with niece Tiffany (Travis) Boespflug, nephews Tyler (Alexis) Holmes, Eric (Tarah) Rouland, Aaron (Alana) Rouland, Mason (Morgan) Holmes, and great nieces and great nephews, Brynlie, Havyn, Sutton, Myla, Aubree, Ivana, Brielle, Tate, Emric, Avaline, Analiese, Rhett, Harvey; and friends who will forever hold his memory in their hearts.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Vivian Holmes.