Billy “Bill” Edward Westerfeld passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2019 on the farm that he was raised on in Decatur County, Indiana. The son of Oscar and Virgie (nee: Henderson) Westerfeld was born on March 5, 1931 in Decatur County, Indiana. He was 88 years old.
He worked as an independent contractor over the road truck driver for many years before retiring. Bill was a veteran of the United States Air Force.
Bill’s hobbies were fishing, camping, being outdoors, and working with his tractors, piddling in his work shop and going to McDonald’s for coffee with his friends. Most of all, he was a proud grandpa and great grandpa.
He is survived by his children, Rita (Mark) Belter of Greensburg, Tina Westerfeld of Greensburg along with two grandchildren, Kristy (Brett) Osting and Kevin (Angela) Belter, and three great grandchildren, Gracie and Luke Osting, Josie Belter and one on the way, and his brother Roger Westerfeld of Greensburg.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Roy Westerfeld, Bob Westerfeld, Paul Westerfeld and Joann Shonk.
Visitation will be Monday, May 6, 2019 from 6-8 pm at Meyers Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be 10:00 am on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church – Crossroads. Pastor, Creighton Leptak, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow at St. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery with military honors conducted by the Ripley County VFW Post 3183 and Prell-Brand American Legion Post 271.
Memorials may be given to the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church or the New Point Fire Department. Online condolences www.meyersfuneralhome.com.