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Arnold Frederick Westerhold
SPRINGFIELD, IL - Arnold Frederick Westerhold, 96, died at 4:35 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2013, at Regency Nursing Care Residence.
He was born Oct. 6, 1916, in Madison County, Ill., to Herman and Henrietta Wille Westerhold. He married Virginia Holyace Coons on Sept. 5, 1942, and she preceded him in death on March 5, 2009.
He was also preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Ethel Gusewelle.
Surviving are his daughter, Karen (John) Nosko of Downers Grove; two sons, Roger Westerhold of Dawson and Morris (Anne Marie) Westerhold of Naperville; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a brother, Walter (Billie) Westerhold of Starkville, Miss.; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was a member of First Congregational United Church of Christ. He farmed and enjoyed gardening, growing fruit trees, woodworking, spending winters in Texas, was a lifelong learner and enjoyed reading up on health and nutrition.
He was a chemist at the Illinois Department of Public Health and EPA retiring in 1976. During World War II, he was a civilian contractor working as a Laboratory Supervisor at the Ordnance Factory in Baraboo, Wis.
Visitation: 2-4 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 29, 2013, at Staab Funeral Home.
Graveside Service: 10 a.m., Monday, Sept. 30, 2013, at Rochester Cemetery with Rev. Jim Hibbett and Doris Holmes, President of Street Ministries at St. Paul AME Church, officiating.
The family has requested that memorials be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
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Roger,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Judy Campbell
September 29, 2013
My thoughts are with the great family of Arnold and Virginia Westerhold. I have many pleasant memories as a co-worker and friend of Arnold the years dating back to the 1950's. He was a solid individual both as a professional environmental chemist and a friend. Certainly a life well lived. My best to the family.
Ward Akers
September 29, 2013
Karen,Roger and Morris--Our sympathy to you and your families. I used to see your mom and dad at the bank and would talk about the 3 of you, and the old 4-H days. We have moved to Seattle area to enjoy our only 2 grandchildren. Our best to you and your families.
Judy(Lederbrand(& John Day
September 28, 2013
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