William "Bill" B. Westbrock

William “Bill” Bernard Westbrock, beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on May 1, 2026, at the age of 88 years. He was born on June 7, 1937, in Dayton, Ohio, to the late Raymond and Mary Gaier Westbrock.

Bill was a 1956 graduate of Chaminade High School in Dayton, Ohio, before continuing his education at the University of Dayton, where he graduated in 1961 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.

In 1961, Bill married the former Marlyn M. Ryan. Their love would endure for over 65 years. Immediately following university and marriage, he proudly served his country as a First Lieutenant, 3rd Gun Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery Company, United States Army. Stationed first at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, then in Giessen, Germany, where he was honorably discharged two years later.

Bill began his career in the offset color printing business at McCalls Magazine. In 1968, he embarked on a new chapter, moving his family to Red Bank, New Jersey, where he built a successful career with Meredith-Burda Corporation in Manhattan, NY. His success with Macy’s catalog printing led him to expand operations and relocate his family to Atlanta, GA. After several company changes, Bill retired from the printing industry after 32 years.

With a lifelong joy for music, Bill began singing at the age of 10 in the Inland Children's Chorus in Dayton, Ohio. He continued singing in church choirs for over 30 years, and in 2003, joined The Michael O’Neal Singers as a Tenor in the Choral Ensemble, with over 60 performances in his 20 year experience.

Bill was also a sports enthusiast who played tennis and golf with his family and friends. He avidly followed college football and college basketball, passionately cheering on his beloved University of Dayton Flyers, and Ohio State Buckeyes.

His faith was an integral part of his life, as he served with joy as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion in the Catholic Church and an active member of several church choirs for 30 years.

Bill’s greatest love was his family. He is survived by his loving wife, Marlyn Westbrock, 4 children; daughter Kim Westbrock of Sonoma, CA, son Bill Westbrock, Jr and daughter-in-law Graunya Holsen of San Rafael, CA, son Jim Westbrock and daughter-in-law Ellen Westbrock of Marietta, GA, son Matt Westbrock and daughter-in-law Laura Westbrock of Franklin, TN and 9 grandchildren; Lindsey, Andrew, Ellie, Maya, Bing, Jack, Ben, Emily, and Morgan. He was also survived by brother, Dr. David Westbrock and sister-in-law Judy Westbrock of Centerville, Ohio, as well as numerous beloved cousins, nieces and nephews.

Bill is preceded in death by his parents, his brother Gerald Westbrock, and sister-in-law Darlene Westbrock.

The family will receive guests between the hours of 5:00pm - 6:30pm with a Prayer/Remembrance Service at 6:30pm - 7:00pm, Thursday May 28, at H.M. Patterson & Son-Canton Hill Chapel, Marietta, GA

Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11:00 am, Friday, May 29, at Catholic Church of St. Ann, Marietta, GA.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Bill’s memory to Hospice of Ohio - https://www.ohioshospice.org/give/#donatetoday