Christopher M. Holmes

Christopher M. Holmes, 53, of Fond du Lac, passed away at home after suffering from kidney disease on April 4, 2024. He was born on October 12, 1970 in Rhode Island.

Growing up out east, Chris loved spending summers with his grandparents and developed a love of golf in Cape Cod. This passion took him to Florida and eventually Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Even though golf was his favorite, he enjoyed all sports. Despite his Wisconsin family’s feelings, he always cheered on the Celtics, Patriots, and of course, the Red Sox.

He loved his sons and attending their sports and activities. Being called “Dad” was his favorite title.

Chris will be dearly missed by his wife Chris Gilles; his sons Nicholas and Jacob; mother Roberta Holmes, grandmother Elizabeth M. Rehling; aunts Elizabeth J. Rehling and Pam Rehling; in-laws John (Jan) Gilles, Jim (Gwen) Gilles, Mary (Greg Guenther) Gilles, Joanne (Bill) Theyerl; as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Chris was preceded in death by his grandfather Robert F. Rehling and his in-laws Tom and Doris Gilles.

Chris’s family invites friends and relatives to a time of visitation on Friday, April 12, 2024 at Holy Family Catholic Church at 2:00 PM until 3:45 PM. A memorial Mass of Christian Burial will take place following the visitation at 4:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the family for Nick and Jake’s education fund or a charity of your choice.