Obituary of Donald W. Westergard

Westergard, Donald W. Age 72, of Maplewood, MN, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on January 22, 2015. He served in the United States Army from 1961-1964 as a chaplain assistant. Donald was an avid soccer coach and fan. He spent his professional career as a disability advocate for the state of Iowa and Minnesota. He will be missed by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by parents, William and Jane and sister, Gladys Denesen. He is survived by loving wife of 48 years, Joanne; son, Eric of Jupiter, Florida; sister, Linda Griffith of Princeton, Kentucky; many nieces, nephews, other family and friends. A celebration of Life will be held on February 14, 2015 at the Cremation Society of MN, 1979 Old Hudson Rd, St. Paul, MN. A visitation will begin at 12PM with a service to follow at 1PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Wounded Warrior Project or Woodbury Senior Living.