In loving memory of

Donald Owen Westerberg
December 2, 1929 - November 29, 2013

FOREST CITY - Donald O. Westerberg, 83, of Forest City died Friday, November 29, 2013 at the Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 A.M., Tuesday, December 3rd at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City with Rev. Rod Hopp officiating. Music will be provided by organist, Travis Beck. Casket bearers will be Scott Westerberg, Ross Ennen, Matt Swanson, Jay Westerberg and Lynn Moklestad. Inurnment will be in Oakland Cemetery. Military rites will be conducted by the Forest City Veterans Ceremonial Unit.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 P.M., Monday at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Donald Owen Westerberg, the son of Rollie and Ruth (Tweeten) Westerberg, was born December 2, 1929 in Forest City. He attended the rural schools of Ellington Township in Hancock County and graduated from Forest City High School. Don served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. On February 27, 1955 he married Edell Nelson at Clear Lake. He farmed southeast of Forest City until retiring at the age of 80. Don also drove truck for the Forest City Co-op for a few years. He enjoyed raising Charolais cattle, fixing up and driving Model T Ford's with Gary Ludwig and Dick Thompson and volunteering countless hours at Heritage Park. Don also enjoyed watching Forest City Indian and Iowa Hawkeye sporting events.

He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, served on the Ellington Township Cemetery Board and was on the Board of Directors at the Forest City Co-op.

Don is survived by his three children, Tim (Gayle) Westerberg of Dillon, CO, Deanna (Dave) Ennen of Forest City and Steve (Nancy) Westerberg of Oelwein; nine grandchildren, Wendy (Matt) Schwartz, Brian (Katie) Westerberg, Scott Westerberg, Ross Ennen, Rachel (Jeremy) Hurshman, Eric Westerberg, Mackenzie Jones, McCabe Jones and Amy Westerberg; four great-grandchildren, Sadie and Abbie Schwartz and Talley and Drue Westerberg; three sisters, Vivian (Amery) Charlson of Forest City, Margie (Don) Olson of Sun City, AZ and Muriel (Richard) Lowenberg of Anaheim, CA; a brother, Rodney (Rogene) Westerberg of Forest City; a sister-in-law, Garnett Westerberg of Amery, WI; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Edell, March 7, 2012; and a brother, Arden Westerberg.

Tributes

The Franzens wrote on Dec 3, 2013:

"Steve, Nancy & Family- We are so sorry to hear about your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Dustin & Melissa Franzen"

Carolyn Riechmann wrote on Dec 2, 2013:

"So sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family."

Bruce Mielke wrote on Dec 2, 2013:

"Our condolences to the family of Don. He will be missed by his friends at the YMCA. Bruce Mielke, Y Executive"

Steve & Sandy wrote on Dec 2, 2013:

"Thinking of you & yours "

Twyla Scherbring wrote on Dec 2, 2013:

"Dear Steve, Nancy and Family, Terry and I want to extend out condolences to you on the loss of your father. We have discovered through our experiences with out parents that the loss can be impacting at any age. Peace be with all. Sincerely, Terry and Twyla Scherbring "

Carol tousley wrote on Dec 2, 2013:

"Steve, Nancy and family: Sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. "

Petersen Lund Funeral Home wrote on Dec 2, 2013:

"Deanna and family, We are so sorry to hear of your fathers passing. We place you all in our prayers at this sad time. Bob and Jan Purcell"

Kevin and Janice Minton wrote on Dec 2, 2013:

"So sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prays to you and your family."

Bob Steenson wrote on Dec 1, 2013:

"So sorry for your loss, Steve and Nancy. You are in my thoughts."

Dan & Janell Twait wrote on Dec 1, 2013:

"Steve & Nancy & Family-- We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless, Dan & Janell Twait"

Linda and Larry wrote on Dec 1, 2013:

"Steve, Nancy, Scott, Eric and Amy: Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with you and in the days ahead. Seversons--Larry and Linda; Tiffany, Seth and Taelen; Marcus and Nikki "

Brian and Carrie Hillman wrote on Dec 1, 2013:

"Steve, Nancy and family: Sending our deepest sympathy to you during this difficult time. Know you are in our thoughts and prayers. "

Amy, Joel, Mollie & Beckett Hunzelman wrote on Dec 1, 2013:

"Steve, Nancy and family - our deepest sympathy with the loss of your father. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers!"

Mike and Connie Haluska wrote on Dec 1, 2013:

"Steve and Nancy, we are so very sorry for your loss. May The Lord provide you comfort in many fond memories of your father's life."

The Rex Family wrote on Dec 1, 2013:

"So sorry for your loss Steve, Nancy, and family. Know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers."

Lisa Tan wrote on Dec 1, 2013:

"My heartfelt sympathy Steve, Nancy and family. Many good memories of seeing them at family celebrations. I'm so very sorry for your loss. Thinking of you...Lisa (Knudtson) Tan"

Monica and Keith Pletcher wrote on Dec 1, 2013:

"We are sorry for your loss. Don and my dad, Arlo, had lots of good visit over coffee over the years. We'll hold fond memories of him and send our sincere sympathy."