Robert N. Westmark

ROBERT N. WESTMARK, SR. Robert Neal Westmark, age 85, of Swanton, Ohio died Sunday, December 9, 2012 at his home. He was born May 3, 1927 in Dyersville, Iowa to Walter and Constance (Curran) Westmark and on June 25, 1949 he married Jeannette A. Garvey who preceded him in death on May 16, 2000. Bob was employed as an Electrical Engineer for Unisys Corporation, formerly known as Burroughs Coporation, for 30 years retiring in 1986. Bob was a member of St. Richard Catholic Church, St. James Club and was Treasurer for the Swanton Water Board for the past 8 years. Over the years, he enjoyed fishing on Lake Erie, hunting and traveling with his wife. He loved his family and the time spent with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He will be missed by all those who knew and loved him. He is survived by his daughters, Judith K. (Charles) Stimac, Patricia J. (Michael) Murphy, Cheryl A. (John) Baker, Kathleen M. (Johnny) McGill, Lori A. (Greg) MacDonell, Jan M. (James) Baisden, Donna M. (John) Westmark; sons, Gary M. Westmark and David N. (Lynda) Westmark; 17 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren as well as his sister, Ruth Middleman. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Constance Westmark; wife, Jeannette A. Westmark; sons, Robert N. Westmark Jr. and Jeffrey J. Westmark; sister, Grace Copeland as well as his brothers, Charles, James and Leo Westmark. Friends will be received on Thursday, December 13, 2012 from 2-9:00 P.M. in Neville Funeral Home, Southwest Chapel, 7438 Airport Highway in Holland (419-865-8879) where Scripture Services will be held at 7:00 P.M. Funeral services will begin in the funeral home on Friday, December 14, 2012 at 10:00 A.M. and proceed to St. Richard Catholic Church for a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 A.M. Burial will follow in Resurrection Cemetery. Donations may be made to the American Heart Association, American Cancer Society or a charity of your choice.