{"id":326013,"date":"2026-07-01T14:51:08","date_gmt":"2026-07-01T14:51:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/326013\/"},"modified":"2026-07-01T14:51:08","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T14:51:08","slug":"florida-veteran-longtime-firefighter-celebrates-60-years-of-marriage-with-wife-1-week-later-fire-destroys-their-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/326013\/","title":{"rendered":"Florida veteran, longtime firefighter celebrates 60 years of marriage with wife. 1 week later, fire destroys their home"},"content":{"rendered":"

INTERLACHEN, Fla. \u2013 A North Florida couple who celebrated 60 years of marriage in June is now trying to rebuild after a fire destroyed the Interlachen home they spent decades building together.<\/p>\n

According to a GoFundMe<\/a> fundraiser posted by their daughter, Sherry McGoldrick, Marion and Cawley Holstein marked their diamond anniversary on June 15. <\/p>\n

One week later, on June 22 at about 4 p.m., the couple\u2019s house caught fire and was destroyed, leaving them without a home or many of their belongings and personal keepsakes.<\/p>\n

McGoldrick wrote that Cawley Holstein, 83, is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and spent more than 25 years in the fire service. Marion Holstein, 79, is a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, she said.<\/p>\n

The fundraiser says Marion Holstein is currently hospitalized due to COPD complications, adding another strain as the couple faces the immediate needs that follow a major loss.<\/p>\n

The GoFundMe is raising money to help the family with temporary housing and living expenses, clothing and personal necessities, medical-related expenses during Marion\u2019s recovery, and the replacement of essential household items as the couple begins rebuilding, the post said.<\/p>\n

Family members and supporters are also asking people who cannot donate to share the fundraiser and keep the couple in their prayers.<\/p>\n

Editor\u2019s note: This story will be updated with more details and any information from fire officials, including the fire\u2019s cause and whether anyone was injured.<\/p>\n

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