Search by Name

FUNERAL HOME

Staab Funeral Home - Springfield

1109 South 5th Street

Springfield, Illinois

Arnold WESTERHOLD Obituary

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.

Share stories, pictures, Facebook and Twitter at:

StaabObituary.com

Published by The State Journal-Register on Sep. 28, 2013.
34465541-95D0-45B0-BEEB-B9E0361A315A

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Memories and Condolences
for Arnold WESTERHOLD

Not sure what to say?





3 Entries

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

Showing 1 - 3 of 3 results

Make a Donation
in Arnold WESTERHOLD's name

Please consider a donation as requested by the family.

Memorial Events
for Arnold WESTERHOLD

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

Funeral services provided by:

Staab Funeral Home - Springfield

1109 South 5th Street, Springfield, IL 62703

How to support Arnold's loved ones
Commemorate a cherished Veteran with a special tribute of Taps at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Arnold WESTERHOLD's life and legacy
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more