Holger Bang

Holger Bang, 79, of Okotoks, Alberta, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 after spending a wonderful evening with his wife and friends.

Born in Copenhagen, Denmark to Carl & Greta Bang on May 4, 1942, Holger lived a full life dedicated to serving his family, community and God.

Holger was predeceased by his parents Carl and Greta Bang (nee Jensen) and brother, Johnny. He leaves behind his wife of 49 years, Margit Bang of Okotoks (nee Larsen), 2 children, Dana (Janet) Bang of Calgary, Lana (Paul) Klassen of Sylvan Lake and 3 grandchildren, Erika and Soren Bang and Lucas Klassen. He is also survived by his brother Mogens (Anni) Bang and niece, Tina Bang of Denmark.

After completing school in Denmark, Holger became a journeyman machinist welder. He then went on to fulfill his required military service in the Danish Army and attained the rank of sergeant, specializing in physical training and marksmanship. Following his military service, he began studies at Tecnukum in Copenhagen in mechanical and production engineering.

From the age of 10, Holger took ballroom dance lessons and was the Danish National champion four times. He travelled throughout Europe competing successfully in ballroom and Latin American dance competitions. Holger had a lifelong love of sports, playing soccer and European handball that led him to coach and referee soccer throughout most of his adult life. He was also an avid fan of the Danish National Soccer Team, following their successes proudly.

After 3 years of university, he came to Canada to visit a childhood friend at Christmas in 1969. He loved Canada immediately and sought to immigrate and later became a Canadian citizen.

Holger met Margit in May 1970 and they were married on December 31, 1971 in Calgary. Holger worked in a variety of professions including sales, advertising, management and became a hydronic heating specialist for over 30 years, continuing to contract jobs into his retirement.

Holger enjoyed art (drawing and painting) following in his father’s footsteps. He took great pleasure watching his children and grandchildren participate in sports, spending joyful hours babysitting and loved to share his joy of reading and telling stories to his children and grandchildren.

Holger was an active member of Bridges Church, serving in men’s fellowship and the financial committee. He was a consistent example of faithfulness in his commitment to worship. Holger’s faith was integrated in his daily life and he never missed an opportunity to pour Godly values into his relationships, especially with his children and grandchildren.

Holger will be forever loved & forever in our hearts. There will be a private interment in Okotoks followed by a memorial service at 2:00pm on Friday, October 22, 2021 at Bridges Church in Calgary by invitation only, due to Covid restrictions. There will be a livestream of the Memorial Service for those that are unable to attend in person. LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85790747654

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Kids World Outreach Society. LINK: https://bit.ly/3E8z9cL