Irvin W. Holstine

Irvin W. Holstine was born September 27, 1934, in rural Savannah, Missouri to Harry and Minnie (Davis) Holstine. He passed away on September 17, 2021.

Irvin was preceded in death by brothers Ralph Holstine and Dale Holstine; brother-in-law Richard Buntz; and sister-in-law Velma Holstine.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Mary (Rucker) Holstine; children, Wayne (Stephanie) Holstine, Leigh (Rod) Helfers, Lyn (David) Stacy, and Paul Holstine; granddaughters, Kristin (Josh) Luttrell and Emma Helfers; great grandchildren, Jaiden Barnard, Adison Barnard, and Joshua Luttrell; siblings, Donald (Joann) Holstine and Marilyn Buntz; sisters-in-law, Marcina Holstine and Rhoda Holstine; and several nieces and nephews.

Irvin began working for MoDOT in 1951.  After serving in the Army for two years, he returned to employment with MoDOT where he worked on construction of I-29 as it progressed north. He retired as a Senior Construction Inspector after 38 years.

As an avid supporter of local high school football, Irvin used his construction skills to help design and direct construction of new athletic fields at Bishop LeBlond in the 70’s and Mound City in the 80’s. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, and watching wildlife at Loess Bluffs Wildlife Refuge where he volunteered for several years.

A Celebration of Life was held on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at 10:00 am at the Chamberlain Funeral Home in Mound City, MO.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Holt County Cancer Fund Inc., 202 N. Harrison St, Oregon, MO 64473.