Alvin Bernard Westerman, 84, Iola, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2017, in Chanute.
Alvin was one of seven children born to Bernard and Anna (Link) Westerman. He was born on Nov. 18, 1932, in Iola. Alvin grew up on a farm west of Piqua. He married Bertha Wilson on May 5, 1953, at St. Martin’s Church in Piqua. To their union was born five children. They later divorced. Alvin served in the Kansas National Guard. He also worked 15 years at the Iola Mill and then 25 years for the City of Iola in the Water Department, before retiring in 1994. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening and watching wildlife.
Alvin was preceded in death by his son, Timothy Westerman; daughter, Lisa (Westerman) Minor; grandson Todd; brothers Larry Westerman and Gene Westerman; and sister Marlene Sharp.
He is survived by three sons, Terry Westerman, Wichita, Dale Westerman and companion Linda Stuart, Iola, and Dean Westerman and wife Helen, LaHarpe; 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; a brother, Daryl Westerman and wife Judy, Piqua; two sisters, Dorothy Konan and husband Jerry, Little River, and Linda Sandy and husband Chuck, Lenexa.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. John’s Catholic Church, Iola. A parish rosary will be recited at 10 o’clock, prior to the funeral mass. Burial will follow at St. Martin’s Cemetery, Piqua. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Feuerborn Family Funeral, Iola. Contributions in Alvin’s memory are suggested to Allen County Hospice.
Alvin Westerman
