The Fairfield Ledger Page 14 - Thursday, April 16, 1987
Westercamp rites Saturday
KEOSAUQUA - Elsie Luella Westercamp, 78, Route 2, Keosauqua, died at 3:12 p.m. Wednesday at Van Buren County Memorial Hospital after a long illness.
Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the United Methodist church in Farmington with the Rev. James Rozandaal officiating. Burial will be in Green Glade Cemetery at Farmington. The family will recieve friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at Hofbauer Funeral Home in Farmington. Friends may call after 10 a.m. Friday.
Mrs. Westercamp was born Dec. 26, 1908 in Mahaska County, the daughter of Charles and Alice DeWitt Triplett. She married John H. Westercamp Jan. 25, 1928 at Oskaloosa. He died Nov. 4, 1986. A housewife, she lived on the same farm for 41 years.
Surviving are seven sons, Hubert of San Jose, Calif., Charles, LaVerne, both of Farmington, Rex, David, both of Mount Sterling, Max of Bonaparte, Marvin of Keosauqua; four daughters, Velma Caston of Burlington, Vivian Kreiss, Joyce Keller, both of Fairfield; Audrey Caston of Eldora; 42 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren and a sister, Vena Flanders of Des Moines. Her parents, two infant daughters, a great-grandson, a brother and a sister preceded her in death.
Gary Lee Kreiss, age 77, passed away unexpectedly Thursday morning, August 30, 2012 at Parkview Care Center, Fairfield, Iowa.
Gary was born to Joe and Edith Ann(Winn)Kreiss on January 25, 1935 in Van Buren County, Iowa. Gary began a life-long profession in the grocery business before graduating from Keosauqua High School in 1952. On March 14, 1954, Gary married the love of his life, Vivian Westercamp in Farmington, IA. To this partnership was born six children.
Gary and Vivian made their home in Fairfield for the past 48 years, moving from Fort Madison, Iowa. For many of those years they owned and operated a grocery store in Stockport, Iowa. Gary revelled in spending time with his immediate and vast extended family, as well as a mulitude of friends, near and far. Hunting and fishing was a passion he shared with his children and grandchildren.
Gary will be greatly missed by his wife, children Paul of Germantown, MD, Brad(Diane)of Ainsworth, IA, Dale(Cheryl)of Tama, IA, Troy(Ann)of Edgington, IL, Lori(Eric)of Lone Tree, IA, and Kent(Kerry)of Burlington, IA, along with grandchildren Zach(Anna), Colby(Katie), Jake, Trel, Trent, Brooke, Jessica, Jon(Terri), Jack, Jayla, Makaela, Tyas, great-grandchildren, Jack, Collin, Karsyn, and Hunter, his sisters, Lana(Charlie)Boughner, Linda(Wayne)Brill, JoAnn Wiley, many brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, and nephews.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Arlo, and nephew, Richard Kreiss.
A memorial service will be held at 10 am Tuesday, September 4, 2012 at Behner Funeral Home with Pastor Jason Mott officiating. Private burial will be held at a later date in Green Glade Cemetery in Farmington, Iowa. According to his wishes, his body has been cremated. Memorials may be made to the family.
Vivian Leona Kreiss, age 84, passed away November 19, 2016 at Great River Hospice House in Burlington, Iowa.
A Memorial Services will be 10:00 am, Saturday, November 26, 2016 at Farmington United Methodist Church with Pastor Mary Hart officiating. Burial of cremains will be at Green Glade Cemetery in Farmington, Iowa.
Visitation for family and friends will be 3:00 to 7:00 pm, Friday, November 25, 2016 at Behner Funeral Home.
Vivian was born April 21, 1932 in Fremont, Iowa to John H. and Elsie Luella (Triplett) Westercamp. She married the love of her life Gary Lee Kreiss March 14, 1954 in Farmington, Iowa. He died August 30, 2012. To this partnership was born six children.
Vivian has lived in the Fairfield area for 52 years. For many of those years, she and Gary owned and operated a grocery store in Stockport, Iowa. Vivian worked at various local businesses and was a life-long mother and housewife. Some of her hobbies and interest included sewing, cooking, painting, flowers, and most of all spending time with her family.
Vivian will be greatly missed by her children Paul (Jo) Kreiss of Germantown, MD, Brad (Diana) Kreiss of Ainsworth, IA, Dale (Cheryl) Kreiss of Tama, IA, Troy Kreiss of Edgington, IL, Lori (Eric) Freese of Lone Tree, IA, and Kent (Kerry) Kreiss of West Burlington, IA; along with 11 grandchildren, Zach (Anna), Colby (Katie), Jake, Trel, Trent, Brooke, Jessica, Jon (Terri), Jayla, Makaela, Tyas; 8 great-grandchildren, Jack, Collin, Karsyn, Calan, Corbin, Hunter, Korei and Jayton; Siblings, Velma (Lloyd) Caston, Audrey Caston, Joyce (Richard) Keller, Charlie (Ethel) Westercamp, LaVerne (Deah) Westercamp, Marvin (Twila) Westercamp, Rex (Darlea) Westercamp, Max (Gail) Westercamp, David (Connie) Westercamp, Sister In-law Erma Westercamp; nieces and nephews.
Vivian was preceded in death by her parents, John and Elsie; husband, Gary; one brother, Hubert Westercamp; and one brother-in-law, Charlie Caston.
Warren H. Westercamp, 71, of Newton, formerly of Burlington, died at Iowa Methodist Medical Center.
He was born to John and Elsie Triplett Westercamp. On March 14, 1968, he married Erma M. Lane in Salinas, California.
He was an Army veteran. He graduated from Banaparte High School. He lived much of his adult life in Cupertino and San Jose, California, returning to Iowa after his retirement in 1990. He attended Community Heights Alliance Church in Newton. He was a member of Bonaparte Masonic Lodge. He loved being outdoors and working on his 8N Ford Tractor.
Survivors include his wife; daughters, Deanna Weter and Deborah Horning, both of Newton; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brothers, Charles and LaVerne of Farmington, Rex of Mount Sterling, Max of Bonaparte, Marvin and Dave, both of Keosauqua; and sisters, Velma Caston of Burlington, Audrey Caston of Mason City, and Vivian Kreiss and Joyce Keller, both of Fairfield.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one grandson.
Funeral services were held at Community Heights Alliance Education Center, with the Revs. Mark Caston and Syd McCroey officiiating.
Erma Mae Westercamp, 91, of Newton died on Sunday, January 8, 2017 at Newton Village Skilled Care. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, January 15, 2017, at the Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory. The family will greet friends from 12:00 p.m. until the time of service on Sunday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Erma’s name may be left at the funeral home.
Erma, the daughter of John William and Pearl (Rose) Lane, was born on January 7, 1926 in Webb, Iowa. She grew up in Iowa and graduated from Webb High School. Erma lived for a time in Colorado before moving to California where she lived most of her life. While is California Erma worked as a bank teller for the Bank of America in San Jose. In 1968, Erma was united in marriage with Warren "Hugh" Westercamp, who was also originally from Iowa, in Salinas, California. For most of their married life, Erma was a homemaker. In 1990, Erma moved back to Iowa and lived in Newton.
Erma was a member of the Newton Moose Lodge and bowling leagues in San Jose and Newton. She also loved to travel and had been to almost every country. Erma enjoyed exercising and swimming and faithfully attended classes at the Newton YMCA. She also loved to dance her entire life.
Those left to honor Erma’s memory are her two daughters, Deanna (Bill) Weter of Newton and Deborah Horning of Newton; grandchildren, Landon (Sarah) Dixon, Alisa (Scott) Buchli, Nicole (Andy) Tullis, April Horning (Eric Hartz), Jamie Weter, Buffi Weter, and Stephanie (Josh) Worley; her great-grandchildren, Frank A. Dixon, Drew Harmon, Collin Buchli, Christian Buchli, Kiya Dixon, Deacon Poole, Daide Hartz, Mackenzie Schippers, Corgan Worley, and Finnigan Worley; sister, Garnet Vierow of Albert City, Iowa; her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Hugh Westercamp; grandson, Franklin A. Dixon; sisters, Helen (Byron) Brinkley, Velda (Earl) Wolff, and Gwen (Gale) Howe; brother, Burdette (Martha) Lane; and brother-in-law, Chris Vierow.
Max Clair Westercamp, 74, of Bonaparte, Iowa, passed away at 2:01 p.m. Monday, April 15, 2019, at the Great River Medical Center in West Burlington, Iowa.
He was born on February 23, 1945, in Van Buren County, Iowa, the son of John and Elsie (Triplett) Westercamp. After his military service, he married Gail Salyers on December 28, 1968, in Kahoka, Missouri.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother: Hubert and two sisters: Vivian Kreiss and Joyce Keller.
Max grew up on his parents’ farm near Bonaparte. He was a 1963 graduate of Harmony High School. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War (being a veteran was of utmost importance to him). After the service, Max married his wife Gail, and purchased his first farm near Revere, Missouri. They later purchased a farm near Bonaparte, Iowa. Max’s passion was farming. He raised and sold hogs and cattle and also farmed his land. He was a member of the Bonaparte American Legion. Max enjoyed all aspects of animal husbandry, the outdoors, hunting with his family and purple martins. He placed his highest priority on his family. His greatest joy was spending time with his grandchildren.
Verda "Joyce" Keller
(October 29, 1946 - June 4, 2017)
Verda "Joyce" Keller, 70, Fairfield, passed away June 4th at the University of Iowa Hospital.
Visitation for family & friends will be 6-8 PM, Wednesday, June 7, 2017, at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield, Iowa.
Funeral service is 10 AM, Thursday, June 8, 2017, at Stockport Christian Church in Stockport, Iowa with Pastor Nathan Chaplin officiating. Burial will be at Spencer Cemetery following the service.
In-lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Stockport Christian Church. Cards and memorials can be mailed to: 2286 Peppermint Blvd., Fairfield, Iowa 52556.
Joyce was born October 29th, 1946, at her parent’s home in Van Buren county, Iowa, to John Westercamp and Elsie (Triplett) Westercamp. She grew up on her parent’s farm near Bonaparte, Iowa and attended country school and Bonaparte school in her early years. Joyce graduated Valedictorian from Harmony High School in 1964.
She married Richard M. Keller on September 10, 1966, in Stockport, Iowa. Joyce was a member of the Stockport Christian Church and was very active in all church activities. She was a dependable servant of God, teaching Sunday School and serving as a deaconess. Joyce served the Lord, whom she loved so dearly, with all of her talents as a cook, teacher, and encourager, and shared with her abilities to garden.
Joyce worked with her husband in all aspects of farm life. She was devoted to raising her children and grandchildren. Joyce also worked as a cook at Fairfield High School for seventeen years.
Joyce is survived by her husband, Richard Keller; four children, Matthew (Beatrice) Keller of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Philip (Sarah) Keller of Berthoud, Colorado, Trevor (Naomi) Keller of Council Bluffs, Iowa and Bethany (William) Scheidecker of North Liberty, Iowa; fifteen grandchildren, Sadie, Titus, Maggie, Silas, Ezra, Chloe, Micah, Aviyah, Lucie, Caleb, Jonah, Ronen, Aaron, Ian, Hadassah; six brothers, John Charles, LaVern, Rex, Max, Marvin, and David Westercamp all of Van Buren county; and two sisters, Velma Caston of Burlington, Iowa and Audrey Caston of Mason City, Iowa.
She is preceded by her parents, John and Elsie Westercamp; one brother, Hubert Westercamp; and one sister, Vivian Kreiss.
Max Clair Westercamp, 74, of Bonaparte, Iowa, passed away at 2:01 p.m. Monday, April 15, 2019, at the Great River Medical Center in West Burlington, Iowa.
He was born on February 23, 1945, in Van Buren County, Iowa, the son of John and Elsie (Triplett) Westercamp. After his military service, he married Gail Salyers on December 28, 1968, in Kahoka, Missouri.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother: Hubert and two sisters: Vivian Kreiss and Joyce Keller.
Max grew up on his parents’ farm near Bonaparte. He was a 1963 graduate of Harmony High School. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War (being a veteran was of utmost importance to him). After the service, Max married his wife Gail, and purchased his first farm near Revere, Missouri. They later purchased a farm near Bonaparte, Iowa. Max’s passion was farming. He raised and sold hogs and cattle and also farmed his land. He was a member of the Bonaparte American Legion. Max enjoyed all aspects of animal husbandry, the outdoors, hunting with his family and purple martins. He placed his highest priority on his family. His greatest joy was spending time with his grandchildren.