Robert Wayne Westerman

1943 - 2021

Robert Wayne Westerman, 77, of Washington, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2021, in his home in Buffalo Twp.

He was born October 11, 1943, in New Brighton, a son of the late Kenneth and Lillian Westerman who preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death are two brothers, Dale and Dean Westerman.

Bob is survived by his wife of 57 years, Jean Arbuckle Westerman; a son, Mark Westerman (Janalee) of Smithton; a daughter, Deanne Westerman (Matthew Johnson) of Binghamton N.Y.; a son, Daniel Westerman (Amy) of Gastonia N.C. Bob is also survived by a brother, Gary, (Kathy) Westerman of Meadville, a sister, Rita (Jim) Hinton, and a sister-in-law Sue Westerman, of North Sewickley Twp. In addition, Bob is also survived by six grandchildren, Ashley, Eric, Hannah, Kayley, Emma and Ryan Westerman.

Bob was a 1961 graduate of New Brighton High School and a 1965 graduate of Slippery Rock College. After teaching for one year in the Kittanning School District he and his wife moved to Washington, PA, where Bob taught for 30 years in the McGuffey School District as a health and physical education teacher, and coach. Bob was a strong supporter and coach of McGuffey sports, especially of cross-country and wrestling. He spent many hours coaching and supporting athletics in his school district. Bob was especially proud of his cross-country team which won the WPIAL in their division in 1971. This was the first McGuffey team to win the WPIAL.

In addition to being a coach and educator, Bob will be remembered as a loving father and grandfather. He was exceptionally proud of all of his children and grandchildren.

Friends will be received from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m., Monday, in the Piatt and Barnhill Funeral Home, 420 Locust Avenue, Washington, PA 15301, where services will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, August 31, with Deacon Barry Krofcheck officiating. Interment will follow in Washington Cemetery.

The family kindly asks, for the safety of their family and children, that those who are not fully vaccinated to please pass along their condolences via email at bobwestermanmemories@gmail.com. They also ask that all attendees wear masks.

Condolences may also be expressed at www.piattandbarnhillfh.com. Piatt and Barnhill Funeral Directors, Inc., Charles R. Piatt, owner/supervisor, Andrew C. Piatt, director.