Edwin J. Holstein, Sr.
January 15, 1936 - February 17, 2012
SOUTH BEND-Edwin J. Holstein Sr., 76, passed away Friday, February 17, 2012 in his home. Mr. Holstein was born January 15, 1936 in Chicago, IL to James and Edwina (Hallett) Holstein and lived in the area for nine years, coming from Romeoville, IL. On February 26, 1955 in Knox, IN he was married to Ginny Beerwart. Surviving are wife, Ginny; one son, Edwin (Kathy) Holstein Jr. of LaPaz; three daughters, Robin Holstein of Marseilles, IL, Christine (Charles) Schopen of Glenview, IL and Kimberly Holstein of Lockport, IL; eleven grandchildren; twenty great-grandchildren; four brothers, Stanley of Chicago, Richard of Bolingbrook, IL, Charles of Florida and Steve of Joliet, IL and three sisters, Roberta Terrazas of Florida, Kate Holstein of Chicago and Mary Robertson of Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Susan. Mr. Holstein was a former truck driver for USF Holland. He was a member of the Marion Hills Bible Church of Downers Grove, IL and the Teamsters Union Local # 705. Funeral services will be Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. (Central Time) in Rannells Funeral Home, Hamlet Chapel. Friends may call Tuesday from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Cremation will follow.
SOUTH BEND-Edwin J. Holstein Sr., 76, passed away Friday, February 17, 2012 in his home. Mr. Holstein was born January 15, 1936 in Chicago, IL to James and Edwina (Hallett) Holstein and lived in the area for nine years, coming from Romeoville,... View Obituary & Service Information