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Wayne Edward Westphal

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Birth	:	21 Jun 1935 Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	13 Oct 2012 Elkhorn, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Prospect Hill Cemetery, Elkhorn, Douglas County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.2924995, -96.2577972
Description	:	Thanks to contributor #48200946 The Douglas County Post-Gazette Elkhorn, Nebraska October 23, 2012 page 6 Wayne Edward Westphal was born on June 21, 1935 in Omaha, Nebraska to Edward and Selma (Hein) Westphal. He grew up in Elkhorn, where he attended Elkhorn grade school and graduated from Elkhorn High School in 1952. As a young boy, Wayne enjoyed baseball, basketball and football. He was a member of the first six-man football team in Elkhorn in 1949. Wayne attended college at the University of Nebraska. He served his country in the United States Army from 1954 to 1956, with a deployment in Fairbanks, Alaska. Upon... Read More	Thanks to contributor #48200946 The Douglas County Post-Gazette Elkhorn, Nebraska October 23, 2012 page 6 Wayne Edward Westphal was born on June 21, 1935 in Omaha, Nebraska to Edward and Selma (Hein) Westphal. He grew up in Elkhorn, where he attended Elkhorn grade school and graduated from Elkhorn High School in 1952. As a young boy, Wayne enjoyed baseball, basketball and football. He was a member of the first six-man football team in Elkhorn in 1949. Wayne attended college at the University of Nebraska. He served his country in the United States Army from 1954 to 1956, with a deployment in Fairbanks, Alaska. Upon his return from the service, he attended Omaha University, where he was a member of of the 1959 championship baseball team. Wayne married Geraldine Cox in July 1958 at the Pearl Methodist Church in Omaha, and they were blessed with three children: Robert, Pamela and Sandra. Wayne and Geraldine raised their family in Omaha. Wayne worked at Goodrich Dairy before beginning a 30-year career with the United States Postal Service. Wayne was a baseball coach for over 40 years for the Hillside Little League, American Legion at Creighton Prep and Elkhorn High School. Wayne's mentoring influenced many young athletes through the years. He was honored as Volunteer of the Year in 1996 and won four state championships while coaching at Elkhorn. In 2005, Wayne was named the Hall of Fame Alumnus of the Year for his outstanding contribution to the Elkhorn schools. Wayne was a member of and past commander at American Legion Post #1, Elkhorn Eagles and 40 & 8. Wayne was generous with his time and dearly loved his grandchildren, not only for their academic excellence and athletic achievements, but for the young people they have become. Wayne loved to play cards, but he enjoyed the company of his good friends as much as the card playing. Wayne's love for animals was apparent by the many strays that found a home and meal at his home. Wayne could often be heard saying, "If you go to bed on the same day you got up on, you will never get in trouble." Wayne died on October 13, 2012 at his home in Elkhorn at the age of 77. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Selma. Wayne is survived by his wife, Geraldine; son, Robert Wayne Westphal of Omaha, daughters and sons-in-law; Pam and David Adolf of Omaha, and Sandra and Robert Roggenbah of Kent, Washington; grandchildren, Kari Jo and Todd Adolf, and Bradley, Brenton, Beau and Benjamin Roggenbach; many other relatives and friends. Interment was at Prospect Hill Cemetery in Elkhorn. Memorials may be direct to the Nebraska Humane Society. Reichmuth Funeral Home of Elkhorn handle the arrangements. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ VISITATION: October 17, 2012, Wednesday, noon to 7 pm with family receiving friends from 5 to 7pm. FUNERAL: October 18, 2012, Thursday, 11 am at Reichmuth funeral home. Interment Prospect Hill Cemetery. CONDOLENCES TO: www.reichmuthfuneralhomes.com REICHMUTH FUNERAL HOMES 21901 West Maple 402-289-2222 MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Nebraska Humane Society.

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Wayne Edward Westphal's memorial is located at: Prospect Hill Cemetery, Elkhorn, Douglas County, USA.
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Wayne Edward Westphal death on 13 Oct 2012 in Elkhorn, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 41.2924995
Longitude: -96.2577972

Family Members:

Parent

Edward Westphal

(1906 - 1995)

Selma F. Hein Westphal

(1907 - 1968)

Children

Robert Wayne Westphal

(1958 - 2020)

Pamela Lee Westphal Adolf

(1960 - 2021)

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