Robert George Westphal

HOUSTON, TEXAS - Robert George Westphal, 64, born and raised in Racine, passed on to his eternal rest on Wednesday, July 6, 2005. He was born to Anne Elizabeth (nee: Mainus) and George Gustav Westphal on January 24, 1941. He spent the last 24 years of his life in Houston, Texas, where he and his wife, Della, owned and operated Fast Freight Services of Texas Incorporated, a LTL trucking company. Robert was a proud member of Christ the Redeemer Catholic Community, where he served as a lector, choir member, Eucharistic Minister of Holy Communion, and member of the (Classics). He was also a proud member the Knights of Columbus for over 25 years and spent 15 of those years as a 4th Degree. He was elected Grand Knight of Council No. 7136 and served for four years in that position. He was appointed District Deputy for the 83rd District and was very proud of being awarded Star District for 2001 and 2002. Robert's love of music and singing were expressed proudly by his participation in the church choir and, singing with the Statesmen Barbershop Chorus of Houston, Texas and the Men of Leisure Barbershop singers. He was honored to sing in four international competitions with the Racine Dairy Statesmen of Wisconsin, taking first place before moving to Texas. Besides his joy of music, his hobbies included golf and pool, where he won many trophies. Robert was a loving husband and is survived by his wife, who will miss him very much, Della Westphal; son, Brian of Houston, Texas; step-son, Larry Hargraves of Sugarland, Texas; one grandson, Christopher Hargraves of Tomball, Texas; granddaughter, Rory of Haukenheim, Germany; sister, Georgianna (nee: Westphal) Gotthardt of Racine; niece, Cathie (Chris) Barton; and five great-nieces and great-nephews, Eric, Christopher, Michelle, Joseph, and Elise, all of Racine. He was preceded in death by both parents; two nieces, Christine and Cherie; and brother-in-law, Robert Gotthardt. Graveside services and interment will be held at Holy Cross Cemetery, 5600 Holy Cross Road, Highway 32, Thursday, July 14, 2005, 12:30 p.m. with Rev. William Dietzler officiating. MARESH-MEREDITH AND ACKLAM FUNERAL HOME 803 Main Street 634-7888