After a brave battle with cancer, on the morning of September 6, 2019, William C. Westerman died at the age of 70 at the Hospice of Cincinnati.
Bill was born on December 15, 1948 in Sunman, IN to William and Loretta Westerman. He proudly served his country with the Air Force stationed in Japan. He later spent time living in Antigua working for RCA. Bill received his undergraduate degree from the University of Indiana in Bloomington and later received his law degree from the University of Florida in Gainesville. Before returning to Indiana, he spent several years in Cross Creek, Florida, enjoying two of his favorite activities, fishing and boating.
Bill had a love for traveling and nature and traveled the world. He had a passion for cooking. He had a big heart and was drawn to help others. Bill spent much time with his beloved dog, Chopper and was very active in the dog community. Bill enjoyed life, family members and many friends. And there was nothing Bill liked better than an interesting conversation and debate with a good friend or family member. He will be remembered for his contagious laugh and he always had a smile on his face and a joke on his lips.
Bill is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his sisters Doris and Mary, brothers Dennis and Melvin, nieces Crystal and Heather, nephews Burke, Justin, Ryan and Shane, dog Chopper and many cousins.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. with a memorial service immediately following at 7:00p.m. all at Meyers Funeral Home, Batesville. Followed by Military Honors by Prell-Bland American Legion Post #271 and the Ripley County V.F.W. Post #3183. Burial will be 11:00am on Wednesday, September 11th at Saint Peter’s Catholic Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Folds of Honor, and may turned into or mailed to the funeral home. Online condolences to the family at www.meyersfuneralhomes.com.