December 28, 1985 at First Plymouth Presbyterian Church in rural Plymouth County, Iowa. Carl loved farming; he owned and rented land throughout the Akron and Ireton areas. In the farming off-season, he was a truck driver for various businesses such as: Siouxland Propane, the Ireton Coop, and Higman Sand and Gravel. Most recently, he worked as a full-time truck driver at LG Everist, a job he said was "the best of his life!" Throughout his trucking travels, he made many life-long friendships with customers. Carl will be remembered for his zest for life, sense of humor, and his willingness to sit down and talk with everyone. He truly never met a stranger.He loved being a husband, father and grandfather. Carl enjoyed watching Westerns, driving truck, farming, riding his Harley, making new friends, eating breakfasts at Jo's Café in Akron, and doting on his beautiful daughters. Carl was a member of the St. John Evangelical Church of Preston Township, the American Legion of Akron, Iowa, and Akron's own Wednesday Harley club.Carl is survived by his wife, Colleen (Toben) Westergard of rural Ireton; daughters: Cayla (David) Taylor of Ames, IA, Carissa (Matt) DeRocher of Akron, Caine (Tym) Wood of Kansas City, KS, and Cali Westergard (Spencer Frankl, fiancé) of Ames, IA; siblings: Mary (Dale) DeGoei of Omaha, Nebraska and Randall (Ruth) Westergard of Hawarden; and five grandchildren: Peyton DeRocher, Jace DeRocher, Taya DeRocher, Ari Jo DeRocher, Freddy Taylor, and anticipated baby Taylor, due in February.He is preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Darlene Westergard, and nephew, Heath DeGoei. Send Sympathy Card Print Obituary View/Sign Guest Book Create Memorial Website To read the full obituary, please click here: http://www.rexwinkelfh.com/obituary/carl-westergaard