Joseph Martin Westropp

It is with much sadness that we share the sudden passing of Joseph Martin Westropp of Fort Wayne. Joe passed away peacefully on November 11, 2019. Born on March 2, 1997 in Naperville, IL. Joe spent his summers at Crooked Lake with his family and friends. He attended St. John the Baptist Grade School, Canterbury High School and DePauw University. He was a member of the St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. He was nominated for his volunteer hours at Erin’s House for the Grieving Children; Joe was named Outstanding Youth Philanthropist in 2015. He gave so much of his time for other kids walking in the path of grief that he, too, had walked as a child. He was also a member of the Order of the Eagle Boy Scouts of America and had been a member of Troop 19. He achieved his Eagle rank upon completion of a construction project at Erin’s House. Joe was working at Summit City Coral at the time of his passing were he indulged his favorite hobby and true passion in building fish aquariums and helping others with the same interest. Joe was the son of Jennifer and the late John Westropp; big brother to, Emily, Benjamin, and Abigail; grandparents, Rosalie Westropp and Bob and Nancy Ruhl; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins; and friends. Joe was also preceded in death by his grandfather Robert; and, uncle Jim. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10am on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church 4500 Fairfield Ave, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46807 with visitation one hour prior. Visitation will also be held from 3-9p.m. on Friday, November 15, 2019 at the Klaehn, Fahl, and Melton Funeral Home, 6424 Winchester Road Fort Wayne, Indiana 46819. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Boy Scout Troop 19, Shepherds House- Choices, Insight Meditation, or Refuge Recovery Program. Condolences may be left online at www.klaehnfahlmeltonfunerals.com .