W. Sherman Holstein, 84, of Alum Creek died Wednesday, October 10, 2001 at home after a long illness.
He was a member of Emmons Freewill Church, a retired coal miner and a lifetime member of UMWA. He was preceded in death by his wife Bertha A. Holstein.
He is survived by: 7 Daughters: Ozean Barker of Emmons, WV; Arlene Dunlap of Olcott, WV; Linda Hunt of South Charleston, WV; Sharon Wentz of South Charleston, WV; Fran Mathena of St. Albans, WV; Marylin Gillispie of Beckley, WV; Connie Sprague of Chazleston, WV; 4 Sons: William S. Holstein, Jr., of Emmons, WV; John Holstein of South Charleston, WV; Alton Holstein of Emmons, WV; Mike Holstein of Emmons, WV; 1 Brother: Gilbert Holstein of Charleston, WV; 1 Sister: Nellie Armstrong of Marmet, WV; 24 Grandchildren; 24 Great Grandchildren; 1 Great, Great Grandchild.
Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Saturday, October 13, 2001 at 11:00 AM with Rev. F. A. Giles officiating. Burial will be held in Holstein Family Cemetery, Dartmont. Friends may call on Friday, October 12, 2001 from 6 to 8 PM.