Carrol was very involved in the Dodge County Fair. He began working the fair when he was sixteen doing odd jobs around the fair grounds and was planning on working the fair again this year. His most recent job was taking tickets at the gate. Carrol had also served as a board member during this time. He was also a member of United Lutheran Church in Scribner, the Scribner Chamber of Commerce and past member Fremont Fraternal Order of the Eagles Aerie #200. In 2009 Carrol won the Scribner Native Son award.
Carrol married Wilma Raasch on October 25, 1953 in Scribner
His Children and Family:
Sons - Bruce and wife Carol Westphalen of Grand Island
Lyle (deceased) and wife Becky of Scribner
Daughters - Shirley Jackson of Fremont
Judy and husband Earl Sinkler of Lincoln
Sister - Mildred Koopman of Fremont
6 grandchildren
7 great grandchildren
Carrol was preceded in death by his wife Wilma in November of 1996 and his son Lyle in 1999.
The funeral will be 10:30 A.M. Monday July 11 at United Lutheran Church in Scribner. The Rev. Dr. Nicki McIntyre will officiate. Burial will follow in the Scribner Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Dodge County Fair. Visitation at the Scribner Funeral Chapel will be Sunday from 3pm to 8pm with family receiving friends from 3pm to 5pm. Visitation will continue for 1 hour before the service at the church.
Condolences(7)
Shirley Wieneke Rief
, Wednesday, July 13, 2011 I wish to extend my sympathy to the family of Carroll Westphalen. He hauled alot of dad's cattle to market throughout the years. My thoughts and prayers are with you.Michelle Stara and family
Lincoln, NE Monday, July 11, 2011 Judy and family, I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. Please let me know if there is anything you need. Michelle Stara and familyBob and Amy Green
Springfield, Ne Monday, July 11, 2011 Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time. We are sure he is selling tickets right now for people to get into the show.George and Harriet Green
Springfield, Ne Monday, July 11, 2011 Carroll and his wife were long time family friends. May the Lord be with you at this most difficult time in your lives. Our thoughts are with you all.Stan & Ione Popken
Fremont, NE Monday, July 11, 2011 Our thoughts are with you, the family of Carroll. Any of us who grew up and lived in the Scribner area remember how he was always there to help, especially at fair time. He was a fixture.. a part of the community. May your memories be good and may God's peace and comfort be with you in these days as he is missed. Stan & Ione PopkenLisa Sedivy
Waverly, NE Sunday, July 10, 2011 Shirley, Judy, Bruce, Becky, and families, We're so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Bruce & Lisa (Wiese) SedivyLarry Moeller
Manhattan, KS Friday, July 8, 2011 I too attended District #47 having lived on one of John Mohr's farms just down the road from Westphalens. I remember Mr. Westphalen, and in fact, his parents and wife, Wilma. My dad, Bernell Moeller, occasionally drove one of his trucks for extra work/income. Mr. Westphalen was a generous member of the community. I applaud his long and fruitful life, and send my heartfelt regards to his loved ones, Larry Bernell Moeller