Paul Westphal was welcomed home by the Lord on Saturday, September 1, 2018, age 82. He was preceded in death by parents Albert and Lydia Westphal. Survived by wife Dolores. Devoted dad of Greg (Karin) and Doug (Theresa) Westphal. Awesome grandpa of Danielle (Andy), Derek, Amanda, Ashley and Jacob. Special brother of Ken Westphal.
Paul was born in Antigo, WI. Growing up in Birnamwood, WI you would find Paul after school working at his fathers’ gas station. He earned his degree at Spencerian College in Milwaukee, WI in Business and Finance. While in Milwaukee, he met Dolores and they were married in 1957. Paul and Dolores were married for 61 years.
Paul spent the majority of his career in pharmaceutical sales at AH-Robbins where he retired in 2002.
Paul and Dolores lived on Lagoon Dr in New Berlin WI in the home they had built in 1957. One of Paul’s favorite things to do was to travel to Florida or spend days up north in Wittenberg,WI where he and Dolores had built their retirement home. Paul’s many interests in life included sitting in the Embarress River, snowmobiling, yard wook, spending time with family. He also enjoyed collecting hats, coffee mugs and other random items which he proudly displayed in his Wittenberg home. Paul will always be remembered for his witty jokes, making people feel welcome and his kind disposition.
Visitation will be held at Krause Funeral Home, 12401 West National Avenue, New Berlin, Wisconsin on Friday, September 7, 2018, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Additional visitation will be held at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 11709 West Cleveland Avenue, New Berlin, Wisconsin, Saturday, September 8, 2018, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Funeral Service at 11:00 AM. Entombment to follow at Wisconsin Memorial Park.