Blaine A. Holub

The Lord above has tried taking him from this Earth many times, but every time, he stood firm and said, "No, I'm not ready." This time was the final time, and he said, "I'm ready. They are ready, and everything will be fine." So, with one last silent “see ya, have fun” he went peacefully in his sleep.

Blaine A. Holub, 69, of Central City, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Celebration of life will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa. In honor of Blaine, the family requests guests dress comfortably in flannel shirts and jeans.

Blaine was born on September 26, 1955, in Manchester, Iowa, the son of Merle Joseph and Norma Jean (Smith) Holub. He was a 1973 Central City High School graduate and went on to drive semi’s until his retirement in 2020. On June 29, 1974, Blaine was united in marriage to Russilla “Rusty” Schmidt in Coggon, Iowa. He enjoyed street rods and the NHRA (National Hot Rod Association). Blaine will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Blaine is survived and lovingly remembered by his wife of 50 years, Rusty Holub, of Central City; two daughters, “their love child” Becky VanDeVegte of Central City, and “their favorite” Amanda (Rod) Manternach of Monticello, Iowa; four grandchildren, Stephanie (Lindon), Emalee, Marshal, and Zackarie; six great-grandchildren, Aniya, Nieko, Kenji, Tobias Blaine, Russell, and Rodney; and siblings, Kevin Holub of Cedar Rapids, Stacey Holub of Hiawatha, Iowa, Jill (Bud) Sickles of Urbana, Iowa, Eric (Carrie) Holub of Cedar Rapids, and Rylee Holub of Cedar Rapids.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Kurt and Mark Holub; and two sisters-in-law, Ronda and Kathy Holub.

Memorials in Blaine’s memory may be directed to the family.

We would also like to send a special thank you to Al and Jarod Zumbach of Country Auto, Anamosa.