1921
Merrill
2018
Merrill B. “Westy” Westhoff
October 25, 1921 — May 29, 2018
Westhoff, Merrill B “Westy”
Born October 25th, 1921, in Slater, MO, passed away May 29th, 2018 in St. Louis MO. Preceded in death by his wife, Beatrice “Betty” (Schmidle), and by his parents, Bernard and Eldena (Rehmsmeyer) Westhoff of Marshall, MO. Survived by his six sons, Mike (Susan), Mark (Debbie), Greg (Sue), Steve (Kate), Dave (Joan), and Jeff (Laura), 17 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
Westy served in the 28th Infantry Regiment 8th Infantry division as 1st Lieutenant during WWII. A graduate from University of Missouri he spent his career as a Registered Professional Civil Engineer. After retiring he worked as an adjunct professor at Washington University. Westy was a devoted catholic who enjoyed his family, friends, building and flying RC planes, fishing, and volunteering.
Memorial contributions may be made in Merrill’s honor to St. Vincent DePaul Society at Blessed Teresa of Calcutta or the Wounded Warriors Project.
Born October 25th, 1921, in Slater, MO, passed away May 29th, 2018 in St. Louis MO. Preceded in death by his wife, Beatrice “Betty” (Schmidle), and by his parents, Bernard and Eldena (Rehmsmeyer) Westhoff of Marshall, MO. Survived by his six sons, Mike (Susan), Mark (Debbie), Greg (Sue), Steve (Kate), Dave (Joan), and Jeff (Laura), 17 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
Westy served in the 28th Infantry Regiment 8th Infantry division as 1st Lieutenant during WWII. A graduate from University of Missouri he spent his career as a Registered Professional Civil Engineer. After retiring he worked as an adjunct professor at Washington University. Westy was a devoted catholic who enjoyed his family, friends, building and flying RC planes, fishing, and volunteering.
Memorial contributions may be made in Merrill’s honor to St. Vincent DePaul Society at Blessed Teresa of Calcutta or the Wounded Warriors Project.
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Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Sunday, June 10, 2018
4:00 - 8:00 pm (Central time)
Baue St. Charles, 620 Jefferson St. 63301, MO
Funeral Mass
Monday, June 11, 2018
Starts at 10:30 am (Central time)
Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Church, MO
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