Richard Westbrook

Richard Westbrook was born January 8, 1923 in Cedar Springs, Michigan, the son of LaRue and Helen (Sullivan) Westbrook. He graduated high school and received 3 years of college credit. Richard served in the United States Army. On January 2, 1946, Richard was united in marriage to Leonarda Golemiec in Germany. Richard worked as a technical writer. He lived in Michigan and Illinois before moving to Ajo Arizona in September of 1980. He attended Northbridge Church and was a member of the American Legion. Richard enjoyed fishing, electronics reading and his family. Richard passed away November 25, 2009 at Lakes Regional Healthcare in Spirit Lake, Iowa at eighty-six years of age. He is survived by his son, Richard L. (Sharon) Westbrook of Antioch, IL; grandsons, Russell (Leah) Westbrook of Spirit Lake, IA, Ryan (Amanda) Westbrook of Pelham, AL; granddaughter, Kristina (Nick) Ramig of Spring Grove, IL; great-grandchildren, Emma, Anna, Analiese, Elijah, Ava and Lincoln; brother, Robert (Catherine) Westbrook of Cincinnati, OH. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Leonarda.