William Carl Westfahl, Jr., age 91 of Hopkins, died Sunday, June 17, at Railside Assisted Living Center in Byron Center.
Mr. Westfahl was born on July 24, 1926, in Grand Rapids, the son of the late William and Minnie (Arnsman) Westfahl. In his 91 years, Bill spent 86 years of his life living on the family dairy farm in Hopkins and had the pleasure of watching five generations of his family enjoy the beautiful countryside. He worked the farm until he was in his early sixties, at which time he was able to retire and enjoy life on the farm.
Bill is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Janet (Solomon) Westfahl; his six children, Sharilyn Westfahl, David Westfahl, Jeff McLochlin, Jesse McLochlin, Jancy McLochlin and Jerry McLochlin; ten grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; along with numerous nieces and nephews; special friends, Mark Forbes and Tricia Forbes; and a host of other close friends too many to mention.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, James McLochlin; grandson, Michael Westfahl; great-granddaughter, MyKhayla Westfahl; and his sister and brother-in-law, Doris and Earl Brenner.
Friends may meet with the family at the Gorden Funeral Residence, Hopkins Chapel, from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, June 25, where the Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 26, at St. Therese Catholic Church (128 Cedar St, Wayland.
Memorial donations may be made in Bill’s name to St. Therese Catholic Church or Kindred Hospice (625 Kenmoor Ave. SE #115, Grand Rapids, MI 49546).
