It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Sherwood R. Holmes in Jefferson, Wisconsin, who passed away on May 18, 2024, at the age of 81, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Earl Holmes and Erma Holmes (Steinke); his wife Donna Holmes; his son Steven Ray; his siblings, Stella, Shirley, Sandra, June, Rodger, Earl Wayne and Sam; and his pets, Oscar and Oliver.

He is survived by : his children, Laurie Eisfeldt (Steve), Michael Holmes (Lynn Allain), Daniel Holmes (Tanya Shanks), Yvonne Lewicki (John), Jim Courtier (Gretchen), Dan Courtier (Gina) and Connie Miller (Tom); his grandchildren, Hannah, Jacob, Christopher, Nicholas, Devin Lehmann, Logan Lehmann, Mandy (Chris), Jonathan (Antelma), Angela, Kyle (Sara), Ryan, Tyler (Courtney), Zac (Kenzie) and Alec; his siblings, Darrell Holmes (Cheryl), Clifford Holmes (Denise), Patrick Holmes and Darlene Witte; and his former life partner Karen Holmes. He is also survived by 15 great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held on Thursday, May 23rd 2024 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Trinity Lutheran Church (314 Barrie St, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538). A funeral service was held on Thursday, May 23rd 2024 at 12:00 PM at the same location.

Memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Jefferson County or Rainbow Hospice.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Dunlap Memorial Home