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Richard Westcott Obituary

Richard Daniel Westcott

Richard Daniel Westcott (Dick), 79, of Wausau passed away on Monday, March 25, 2013, surrounded by his family at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

He was born January 16, 1934 in Wausau to the late Daniel and Veronica (Haelke) Westcott. Dick was a graduate of Wausau High School and attended UW-Marathon County. He served as a gunnery sergeant in the Marine Corps during the Korean War and upon his return served 8 years in the Marine Corps Reserve. Dick married Darlene Glasel on September 10, 1959. They raised three children, Daniel, Darcey and Darla. Dick was the Director of Engineering at Marmet; Assistant Manager of Manufacturing at Greenheck; General Manager at Wausau Chemical; and then started his own business as Westcott Company Structured Settlements.

He was an active parent at Zion Lutheran School and served as president of the PTA. He helped his son win first place in the Pinewood Derby in cub scouts. He served as president of the Wausau Area Personnel Club, was in Jaycees, and also a very active member of the Wausau Elk's Lodge, serving as Exalted Ruler and Chairman of the Trustees. He received an Elk of the Year award and he and Darlene received Couple of the Year award.

He had many interests including stamp collecting, flower gardening, putting together puzzles, golfing and cooking gourmet Sunday brunches for his family. He especially enjoyed fishing and making woodworking projects with his grandchildren. Dick was a voracious reader whose favorite authors included Webb Griffin, Lee Child and Tom Clancy. He and his son exchanged books weekly.

His quiet strength touched many hearts.

Survivors include his wife Darlene of Wausau; 3 children, Dan (Karen) Westcott, Darcey Westcott and Darla (Craig) Zastrow all of Wausau; 7 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; 2 sisters, Jackie (Harlow) Hustedt, Rib Mountain and Patsy Westcott, AZ; 3 brothers, Ronald (MaryAnn) Westcott, Athens, Michael (Karla) Westcott, Wausau and Timothy (Clarice) Westcott, Carlton, MN.

Visitation will be Monday, April 1, 2013, beginning at 4 p.m. at Helke Funeral Home, Wausau. Memorial services begin at 6:30 pm. Wausau Elks will perform its traditional memorial ceremony followed by the Christian service at 7 p.m. officiated by Rev. Ted Gulhaugen, of Zion Lutheran Church, Wausau. You may sign our family guest book at www.helke.com.

Published by Wausau Daily Herald on Mar. 27, 2013.
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Still missing you with every breath I take Dad. :(

Darcey Westcott

Daughter

March 21, 2021

Sorry to hear about Dick, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Deb Fecteau

April 3, 2013

Dear Darlene, I pray for extra strength for you and your family as you move forward on your own. God will keep you in His care. Easter blessings and hope in the resurrection be with you. Carol (Schroeder)Diekelman

April 2, 2013

Darlene,
Mary and I are so sorry to hear about Dick - our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I will always remember how helpful he was during my year and his continued service to the Elks after that. We will look forward to seeing you the next time we are in Wausau.

Ev & Mary McKeown

April 1, 2013

Our business rented space from Dick in "The Westcott Building" in Rib Mountain for many years. Dick was a warm hearted, easy-going guy...and a "foodie" as we remember. We recently compared recipe card files and discovered that we both still make Dick's famous "Singapore Chicken Wings" for family events! Our heartfelt sympathy to Darlene, Darla, Darcy and the rest of the Westcott family. Dick was one of a kind. Maggie Schoenfeld and Carey Hoffman Abel

April 1, 2013

I wish we could be there but we will be saying the 11 o;clock toast to him tonight. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dale & Jackie Heitmann

April 1, 2013

Dan - I am very sorry to hear of the passing of your father. I'm sure wonderful memories will keep him close to your heart.

Tracy Madden

March 29, 2013

Darlene our thoughts and prayers with you and your family in this time of great sorrow. We will miss seing Dick,s smiling face at the Elks and getting those hugs that only Dick could give.
Sincerely,
Kenneth & Diane Panek

March 29, 2013

Dick was such a good friend to both of us and we will miss him so much. He had such a easy comfortable way about him and a kindness towards everyone.
We just loved the guy.
Our sympathy and thoughts are with all of the Westcott family.

Bob and Joyce Dustrude

March 28, 2013

Dick was such a good friend to both of us. We will miss him a lot and his quiet humor and soft spoken way that made everyone feel comfortable.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the Westcott family.

Bob and Joyce Dustrude
Bob and Joyce Dustrude

March 28, 2013

dan sorry to hear about your dad its been a long time i'm sure ace and clyde read about this be good dave E

dave ermeling

March 28, 2013

Darlene, I'm sorry to hear your sad news. Our Father God holds you in the palm of his hand. May He give you peace and strength in your time of mourning. Loey (Schroeder) Hudak

Loey Schroeder Hudak

March 27, 2013

So sorry to hear about Dick's passing, Darlene. What a shock for all of you. May you be comforted by good memories and the assurance of a reunion in Heaven. God comfort you. Love, Eunice

March 27, 2013

Our prayers and thoughts are with you Darlene, Darcey and Family. Our deepest condolences. Dave and I were honored to have known Mr. Wescott. He always had a hug, a smile, and a handshake for us at the Elks Lodge. He was so very loved by his family and friends and we were blessed to call him Brother. We are so sorry we will not be there in person for the services but know we are there in spirit. I am so happy we got to chat when we were in WI in December and we always enjoyed his company. Love Mary and Dave Dohe

March 27, 2013

we are unable to attend the services as we are still in florida. our sympathy is with you and your family. we will always remember dick.
bob and vi markrof

March 27, 2013

Our prayers and thoughts are with you Darlene, and your family during this difficult time. Phyllis & Marv Gorski

March 27, 2013

Darlene And Family, You's Have My Deepest Sympathy. Richard Was A Great Man. Did Many Things In His Life Time, Things To Be Very Proud Of.

Linda C. Drake (Wethern)

March 27, 2013

So very sorry to hear this sad news. I will always remember his smile.

George & Sharon Drefcinski

March 27, 2013

Thinking & praying for your family. Sending Sympathy. V. Marlys Zillman

March 27, 2013

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