This summer, a historic Michigan ice cream business announced that its six-decade existence will come to an end.
The South Haven establishment Sherman’s Dairy Bar made the announcement on Tuesday, stating that they had chosen to close their doors after 66 seasons.
“We have loved being part of your summer traditions for 66 seasons, and we know many of you have fond memories of a scoop at Sherman’s.”
October 26 is the last day they will be working. On their Facebook page, hundreds of ice cream lovers have been posting recollections in the comments section.
Mary stated, “We lived just on the other side of the overpass not too far from Sherman’s. Way before all the businesses built up around it. It was still fields and farm country back in the 60’s and 70’s. My siblings and I would ride our bikes over for an ice cream treat often. I still take my family often even though I don’t live in South Haven anymore. I have such wonderful memories of Sherman’s Dairy!”
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Kent stated, “Sherman’s was the gold standard of ice cream. We made a tradition of saving coins during the year to cash in before visiting South Haven just to spend on ice cream at Sherman’s. Lots of family memories and great ice cream over the years and visits. Sherman’s will be missed!”
The Sherman family began operating a dairy and milk delivery service in 1916. The family would use that dairy for ice cream decades later.
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