Kevin Westergaard

Kevin Westergaard obituary, Rochester, MN

Kevin Westergaard

Kevin Westergaard Obituary

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Kevin Edward Westergaard passed away peacefully at his home Saturday, May 14, 2016.

Kevin was born on Feb. 23, 1965, in Albert Lea. He graduated from Mayo High School in 1983.

Kevin loved to ride his Harley with his best friend, Jeff Zimmer. He resided in Las Vegas, Nev., for 20 years, where he worked for a large pharmaceutical company until he became blind due to diabetes. He then moved back to Rochester with his mother and son.

Survivors include his wife, Mitzi, of Las Vegas, Nev.; his son, Dylan Simpson of Rochester; and his parents, Sharon Westergaard of Rochester and Eddie Westergaard of Kingman, Ariz.; his brother, Miles (Lori) Westergaard of Rochester; his aunt, Roxie (Buddy) Moen of Rochester; his nieces and nephews, Ryan, Nathan and Ashley; as well as many cousins.

He is preceded in death by his aunt and uncle, Susie and Leroy Ball; cousin, Dale Moen; as well as his grandparents and great grandparents.

Please join us in a Celebration of Life gathering for Kevin at Eastwood Golf Course on Saturday, June 4, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Ranfranz & Vine Funeral Homes, 5421 Royal Place NW, Rochester, Minn., 507-289-3600, www.ranfranzandvinefh.com.

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June 1, 2016

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May 31, 2016

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Katrina Sobczak

June 1, 2016

I am very sorry to hear of the passing of Kevin. It was a pleasure working with him.

Sheri Opem

May 31, 2016

Kevin...You shall be greatly missed! You humor and enthusiasm, matched with your infectious smile & laugh, I have vivid memories of the old Greenhouse days...Wrestle-mania gatherings & most of all your participation in my wedding to Bob Sinclair! Rest in Peace, my friend.
Sheri L. Opem (Sinclair)

Cathy Ellingson

May 31, 2016

So Sorry for the Loss of Kevin- Praying for all of his family. I haven't seen Kevin for years but we all grew up for awhile on Portland Ct NE Rochester, MN. we shared some good memories as kids!

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