JOHN E. WESTPHELING

1920 - 2013

SEPT. 20, 1920-OCT. 3, 2013 John E. Westpheling, 93, passed away October 3, 2013 at the Bishop Spencer Place. A memorial service will be held 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 8 at the Chapel of the Epiphany at Bishop Spencer Place, 4301 Madison Ave., Kansas City, MO 64111. John was born September 20, 1920 in St. Joseph, MO. He attended St. Joseph Junior College and the University of Missouri Columbia before enlisting in the US Navy. Following his service in the Navy John graduated with a BA from Drake University. He worked as an industrial engineer for Western Electric. John enjoyed entertaining with his trumpet at Bishop Spencer Place and also participating by playing Taps at the Leavenworth Veteran's Day parade for many years. John was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis (McNally) Westpheling; siblings, Jeanette Schwien, Paul, Walter and Thomas Westpheling, Louise Morgan, Martha Brown. Survivors include his daughter, Pat Jones and husband Russell; son, Michael Westpheling and wife Jane Ann; grandchildren, Gwendolyn Jones and husband Anson Nguyen, Timothy Jones, Eric Westpheling and wife Anne; great grandchildren, Nathaniel Nguyen and James Westpheling; many nieces and nephews. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.muehlebachchapel.com Muehlebach Funeral Home & Cremations. Family Owned since 1954. 816.444.2060 www.muehlebachchapel.com