Robert L. Westergreen, age 92, of Forsyth, MO, passed away Friday, June 11, 2010 at Forsyth Nursing & Rehab. He was born May 3, 1918, in Knoxville, IL, to Thomas and Mabel (Eklund) Westergreen. He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Forsyth. He served in the U.S. United States Army during WWII. Robert was a 35 year member with the Teamsters Union retiring in 1973 from Hiland Dairy.
He was preceded in death by parents,Thomas and Mabel Westergreen, two sons, Robert Lee Westergreen and Wayne Leonard Westergreen, a brother, Arthur Westergreen, and two sisters, Clara Keller and Katherine Hymer. He is survived by his wife, Catherine N. Westergreen of Forsyth, a son, Dean (Darla)Arthur Westergreen of Manito, IL. and five grandchildren, Tammy, Cindy, Shawn, Justin and Travis Westergreen and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held Monday, June 14, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield, MO. with Rev. Ken Rogers officiating. Visitation will be held from 8:30 a.m.until 9:15 a.m. on Monday at Greenlawn Funeral Home in Branson. Memorial contributions may be made to the Forsyth United Methodist Church, 14399 U.S. Hwy 160, Forsyth, MO 65653.