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Donald J. Westphal
Donald J. Westphal

Donald J. Westphal, age 60, of Monroe passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at the SSM Health Monroe Hospital.  He was born on October 12, 1963 the son of Clarence and Judith (Lake) Westphal.  He attended school in Cortland and Dekalb, IL later graduating from Pecatonica High School.  Don was united in marriage to Diana French in 1995.

Don worked for Huber Brewing, now known as Minhas Brewery, for several years, he was also a carpet layer, and most recently he handled delivery and maintenance for Primo Water.  He was an avid football and Green Bay Packer fan.  Don enjoyed camping and doing woodburning projects.  Above all else Don enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his wife Diana. 

Don is survived by his children, Donald H. (Megan) Westphal, Marci Anderson, Jeremy (Jennifer) Brown, and Jason (Kala Booth) Brown; grandchildren, Henry, Laci, Josh, Zach, Zandra, Zaisha, Leo, Amber, and Brecken; great-grandchild, Rowan; and siblings, Barbara (Michael) Jeglum, Ken (Lori) Westphal, William (Deb) Westphal, Hoppy (Sheila) Westphal, and James (Wendy) Westphal.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and wife, Diana. 

A Celebration of Don’s Life will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2024 from 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM at the Browntown Civic Center.  Shriner Hager Gohlke Funeral Home is assisting the family.  Condolences may be sent to the family at: shriner111.com.