Wilbur Wesley Westhoff

Wilbur Westhoff, 86, of Le Mars, Iowa, formerly from Sioux City, Iowa, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 19, 2023, with his family by his side.

Private family services will be held. Arrangements are with the Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars, Iowa.

Expressions of sympathy can be extended to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com. 

Wilbur Wesley Westhoff, the son of George and Emma (Popken) Westhoff, was born on November 18, 1936, on a farm in Grant Township, rural Plymouth County, Iowa. He attended country school in Grant Township and later high school in Le Mars. He graduated from Le Mars Central High School. He attended Westmar College in Le Mars, where he received his associate degree in welding. 

Wilbur, affectionally referred to as W.W.W., worked as a tool and die machinist for American Equipment for many years. He also served in the Iowa Air Guard for 9 years. 

W.W.W. was a legend around Siouxland, with a friend in every place. He was always willing to help people in need. Grandpa Wilbur’s family was his pride and joy. 

Survivors include his children: Greg (Laurie) Westhoff of Alma, GA, Bryan (Denise) Westhoff of North Pole, AK, Kevin (Mary) Westhoff of Le Mars, IA, Kurt (Angie) Westhoff of Dickinson, TX, Barry Westhoff of Cave Creek, AZ, and Lisa (Bob) Menicucci of Waverly, NE; 18 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; his brother, Gaylan Westhoff of Grand Forks, ND; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Emma Westhoff; his son, Troy Thompson; and a sister, Glenda Engstrom.