Albert John Westphal

He was born December 24, 1942 in Anamosa, Iowa the son of Harold and Alice Benadom Westphal. Albert was happily married for 52 years to Judy Tomman Westphal; they were married June 27, 1962 in Freeport, ILL.

Albert worked for the Clinton Herald for forty five years. He started out working at the linotype machine in the papers composing room where he built all the legal notices and classified ads. After 4 years he was made production manager, head of the press department. He retired April 7, 2007.

He loved his cabin on the Mississippi River and watching his purple martin’s, taking pictures of them and also photographing eagles at the lock and dam #14 at Davenport, Iowa. He belonged to three photography clubs. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, hunting, camping, woodworking and spending time with his family and good friends. He will be missed greatly by all those who loved him.

Survivors include his wife, Judy of Columbus, Indiana; daughter, Sheryl (Jim) Golinvaux of Columbus, Indiana; grandchildren, Andrew and Abigail Golinvaux of Columbus, Indiana; brothers, Robert (Linda) Westphal of Rockford, IL and Eugene Westphal of Mt. Carroll, IL.

In keeping with Albert’s wishes cremation is planned. There will be services back home in Clinton, Iowa at Clinton Memorial Gardens at a later date.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.myers-reed.com or cards may be sent to Judy at 4989 Imperial Drive, Columbus, Indiana 47203.

Arrangements were handled by Myers~Reed Chapel on 25th Street.