Duane “Wes” Westenberg, 91, of St. Germain, WI, peacefully passed away and joined his beloved wife, Beverly, in heaven on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024. He was a proud husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
He was born in southwestern Minnesota on June 6, 1933, to James and Theresa Westenberg of Edgerton. Following high school, he was drafted and served in the Army during the Korean War.
After receiving his honorable discharge, Duane attended and graduated from Central College in Pella, IA. There he met the love of his life, Beverly Ann Peters. They were married on October 31st at the Little Brown Church in the Vale. The running joke between them was which one got tricked and which one treated.
Duane taught high school physical education, biology and health, as well as coaching multiple sports and refereeing football and basketball. Duane and Beverly were active members of Grace Reformed Church in Fond du Lac, WI, Conover Evangelical Church in Conover, WI and most recently, St. Germain Evangelical Free Church in St. Germain, WI. They loved the Lord and the many dear friends they made at church.
Duane enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid fisherman and hunter. He also loved carpentry and built his dream house on Little St. Germain Lake, where he resided until two months before his passing.
He was preceded in death by his parents, beloved wife, Beverly; and two sons Gary and Brad.
He is survived by son, Mark (Terri) of Fond du Lac, WI; their daughter Julia of Peosta, IA; son, Scott (Cheryl) of Green Bay, WI; their children, Kelsey of Chicago, IL, Danielle (Devin); his great grandson Westley of Rochester, MN; and his grandson Chad of Salt Lake City, UT. He was very proud of his children, grandchildren and, most recently, a great grandson who stole his heart.
A memorial service was held on Saturday Oct. 12, 2024, at Northlife Church in St. Germain, WI. Visitation was held one hour prior to the service.
Arrangements by Gaffney-Busha Funeral Home, Eagle River. Online condolences may be expressed at gaffney-busha.com
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