Michael Scott Holsten, 60, of North Platte, NE, died Wednesday, July 4, 2018, at Great Plains Health.

Michael was born October 31, 1957, in Omaha, NE, to Roger Wendell and Barbara Ann (Cox) Holsten. He grew up and attended school in North Platte. As a teenager, Michael began drywalling with his dad and continued doing so throughout his life.

Michael was very artistic. He enjoyed fishing and being outdoors, and especially cared for his dog, Stewie, and his cats.

He is survived by his sisters, Kimberly Whitson, of North Platte and Bobette Morris (Bill Johnson), of Panama City, FL; special friend, Phyllis Smith, and her son, Joey Smith, of North Platte; aunts and uncles, Beverly Cox, of Hershey, NE, Deb Forbes, of North Platte, Sandie Davidson, of Orting, WA, Clarence (Deanna) Cox, of Yakima, WA, and Stanley Holsten, of Grand Island, NE; niece, Leah Holsten; nephew, Chase Whitson; and other family.

Michael was preceded in death by his parents, Roger and Barbara; sister, Sherri Holsten; brother-in-law, Woody Whitson; uncles, Ray Cox and Dennis Forbes.

Cremation was chosen. Private family inurnment will be at a later date in the North Platte Cemetery. The memorial book may be signed at odeanchapel.com. Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.