Sherman "Sherm" Lee Griffin, age 59 of Kingston, unexpectedly passed away at Ripon Medical Center on Monday, February 24, 2020.

Visitation for Sherm will take place on Friday, March 6, 2020 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 181 S. Main St., Markesan from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m.

Visitation will also take place on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at Zion Ev. Lutheran Church, 316 Vine Street, Kingston from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. William Runke officiating. Burial will take place at Kingston Cemetery.

Sherm was born in Beaver Dam on December 11, 1960, the son of Sherman Robert and Carol (James) Griffin. He was a lifelong resident of Kingston and graduated from Markesan High School with the class of 1979. Sherm dairy farmed for 20 years and drove semi for many years. He was currently employed at Seneca Foods Corp. in Ripon as a maintenance mechanic. For 40 years, Sherm was active in the Lions International Chapter in Kingston and was a past president of the club. He enjoyed ice fishing, beekeeping with his dad, and many other activities. A lifelong member of Zion Lutheran Church in Kingston, he was baptized and confirmed at Zion and was active on the church council.

Sherm is survived by his loving wife Kathleen "Kathy" A. Griffin; stepsons, Jesse M. Maier - E9 Master Chief, U.S. Navy, and Timothy J. Maier - Warrant Officer 2 U.S. Coast Guard; parents, Sherman Robert and Carol Griffin; brothers, Todd (Nancy) Griffin and Tim (Sarah) Griffin; sister, Penny (Tim) Rahn; and is further survived by aunts, uncles, grandsons, nieces, nephews, and many friends.

Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 181 S. Main St., Markesan is honored to be serving the family.