William Holland

William Holland

December 07, 1953 - January 15, 2026

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Bill’s Livestream Mass will begin at 11 a.m. CT on Friday, February 6, 2026. To watch it, scroll down to the Webcast section and click on “Watch Now.”


OREGON - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of William Shephard Holland on January 15, 2026, after a short illness. He was born on December 7, 1953, in Rockford, Ill., to Paul Holland Jr. and Elizabeth Shephard Holland.


Bill graduated from Oregon High School in Illinois in 1972 and went on to study at the University of Illinois, achieving a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in agricultural economics. He furthered his education obtaining a Juris Doctorate from Northern Illinois University in Dekalb, Ill.


After practicing law for several years, he was given the opportunity to work for the Land Information Board of the State of Wisconsin. A pioneer in GIS (geographical informational services), he launched his first business, GeoAnalytics, Inc. He established RedGiant Analytics in 2010. He also engaged in data analysis and business consulting.


Bill was passionate about motorcycles, live music, riding bicycles and photography. He lived life to the fullest, enjoying family and friends.


He was a devout Catholic, and with his customary gusto, he threw himself into the church by volunteering his services. He became a Knight of Columbus, later serving a term as Grand Knight. He was focused on bringing members into the fold.


Bill was predeceased by his parents and his sister, Catherine Holland. He is survived by his former wife and special friend, Victoria Holland; and by his siblings, Elizabeth (Gary Hollinger) Pontnack, Randy (Sheila) Holland, Mary (Neal) Patterson, Joseph (Julie) Holland and Laura (Mike) Davenport. He had a plethora of nephews and nieces spanning several generations.


Bill embodied his belief in love, kindness, grace and mercy. He exemplified these tenets in the business community, in his faith and with all the people he loved.


He inspired and mentored many to achieve goals both professionally and personally. He truly was an inspirational individual who will be greatly missed.


A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Mother of Consolation Catholic Church, 651 N. Main St., Oregon, Wis., at 11 a.m. on Friday, February 6, 2026, with Father Gary Wankerl presiding. Family and friends wishing to view the Mass via LIVESTREAM may visit Bill's obituary page at www.gundersonfh.com at the time of the Mass and click on "Watch Now" in the Webcast section. Visitation will be held at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the Mass on Friday, February 6, 2026, with a rosary service at 10:30 a.m. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 12 noon to 3:30 p.m. at MAXSON RESTAURANT, 1469 IL-2, Oregon, Ill.


In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Knights of Columbus Council No. 13480. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.


Gunderson Oregon

Funeral & Cremation Care
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A Memorial Tree was planted for William Holland
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We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ Gunderson Funeral Home - Oregon
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Ellen LaCroix
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Vickie and Bill’s family, I had met Bill through Ann/Hol Guist, family get togethers over the years.. Always so easy to chat with, kind, warm and funny 😊 He took some great pictures of our family, at weddings, too A big loss for you all, I’m so very sorry Ellen(Bret) LaCroix (Ann Guist’s sister)
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Chuang-chang Chiang
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I am honored to have the opportunity to work with Bill at GeoAnalytics. It's hard to forget someone who gave us so much to remember. May him rest in peace. Chuang-chang Chiang
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John Catey
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My deepest and heart felt condolances to the Holland Family. I was very saddened by Bills passilng. The Hollands have been a part of my life and good times. I had just talked to him in December and we talked abou getting together to ride again. Martie and I spent 3 days with Bill rliding Wisconsin, the Kettle Moraine, and the Mississippi river road.
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JoAnn M Dachenbach
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My husband, Rex Dachenbach, was a fellow Knight at HMC. When Rex passed 2 years ago, Bill was one of the first to contact me and continued to check on me with his gracious smile through the years. I am sure Rex was at the door of heaven saying, welcome home, brother Knight.
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Hossam Sayed
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I had so much admiration for Bill, both as a professional and as a person. He was a truly kind man with strong beliefs and such a unique life story. I will always be thankful to Bill and Peter Thum for giving me the chance to come to the US, start my a new chapter of my career. God bless his soul. He was a good man and I’ll always remember him in the best way.

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