This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ChgoKid Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.wisconsin.counties.shawano/16811/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Shawano Leader Sunday, July 12, 2009 Betty Jane Westfahl Betty Jane Westfahl, age 75, of the Township of Larrabee, Waupaca County, passed away unexpectedly Friday July 10, 2009 at her residence. Betty Jane was born on Feb. 28, 1934 in Clintonville. She was the daughter of the late Lester and Viola (Rindt) Knaack. Betty Jane graduated from Clintonville High School and was united in marriage to John R. Westfahl on Sept. 20, 1952 at Christus Lutheran Church in Clintonville. As John was serving in the United States Army at that time, the couple resided for a few years at Fort Riley, Kan., before moving back to Clintonville in 1954. With Betty Jane's help, John worked as a beekeeper for many years, passing on the trade to the couple's only son Bruce. John preceded his wife in death on Aug. 21, 1990. Betty Jane was a member of the Waupaca County Beekeepers Association and would often play the piano and organ for local nursing homes and the Clintonville Senior Center. She also liked playing cards (especially sheephead), and enjoyed holidays, car rides, reading, and polka dances. Most of all she loved spending time together with family and friends. Survivors include: her son, Bruce (Brenda) Westfahl, Clintonville, a brother, Gerald (Kathy) Krueger, Jacksonville Beach, Fla; and a special friend, Frank Suehring, Clintonville. Betty Jane was preceded in death by her parents and her husband John. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, July 14, at 7 p.m. at Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory in Clintonville with the Rev. Willard Hager officiating. Interment will be in Graceland Cemetery in Clintonville. Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 5 p.m. until the time of the service. Condolences may be sent via www.eberhardtstevenson.com. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.