Joseph F. Westrich, age 77, of New Hamburg, MO passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2015 at Landmark Hospital in Cape Girardeau, MO. He was born on February 7, 1937 in Chaffee, MO to the late William "Bill" and Blandine Clara Blattel Westrich. Joe married Theresa Bucher on May 25, 1957 and she survives. He was employed by Lowenbaum Dress Manufacturing Company where he was President of the International Ladies Garment Union for 20 years. He was former owner and operator of Schindler's Tavern in New Hamburg, worked 15 years as a construction worker at Drury Construction, had a local mail route and was a self- employed farmer. Joe was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church in New Hamburg, St. Joseph Sodality, Chaffee Elks Lodge #1810, Sheet Metal Workers International Association and Laborers Local #1104 for 30 years. He also served 15 years on the school board at Kelso C-7 School District. Survivors include his wife, Theresa Westrich of New Hamburg, MO; one son, Karl J. Westrich of Cape Girardeau, MO; two daughters, Stephanie (Russell) Burger of New Hamburg, MO, Sandra (Howard) Bollinger of Benton, MO; six grandchildren, Camille and Dietrich Bollinger, Major (Monica), Kristain and Summer Burger, Karrie Dru Westrich; two great grandchildren, Kamden Bollinger and Mila Lee Burger; three brothers, Charles Westrich of Chaffee, MO, James Westrich of Kelso, MO, C.T. Westrich of Cape Girardeau, MO and one sister, Viola Diebold of Cape Girardeau, MO. Friends may call after 4 p.m., Sunday, February 1, 2015 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in New Hamburg. Parish Prayers will be held at 7 p.m. Funeral mass will be at 10 a.m., Monday, February 2, 2015 at the church with Rev. Michael Casteel as celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Lawrence Catholic Church Cemetery in New Hamburg.
