Twelfth Generation16442. Donald J. WESTLING Sr.3204 was born on 17 July 1924 in Sherman, Chautauqua, New York.3703 He died on 31 December 2005 at the age of 81 in Bangor, Penobscot, Maine.3703 His obituary was published on 4 January 2006 in the Post-Journal in Jamestown, Chautauqua, New York.3704 Donald J. Westling Sr. formerly of Fredonia, died on Saturday, December 31, 2005 at the Maine Veterans Home in Bangor. Mr. Westling, born in Sherman, New York on July 17, 1924, was the son of the late Carl and the late Myrtle (Philbrick) Westling. Mr. Westling resided in Bangor and Largo, FL. Having served in the 6th Infantry Division in the United States Army during World War II, Mr. Westling was awarded many medals for bravery, including the Purple Heart for wounds received in action in the Philippines. He graduated from Dunkirk High School in 1946 upon return from active duty. A twenty-seven year employee of the United States Post Office, Mr. Westling rose to Superintendent of Mails and Officer in Charge in both the Dunkirk and Fredonia Post Offices, and Postmaster at the Silver Creek branch. His community contributions included past President of the American Legion Post 59, past President of the Dunkirk Bowling Association, a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and advisor for the St. Anthony's Church Boy Scout Explorer Troop. An avid bowler, he once bowled 11 strikes in a row for a 297 game. Mr. Westling also was a golf enthusiast, being a member of Shorewood and Tri-County Country Clubs. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his first wife, Josephine (Calanni) Westling, who passed away in 1989 and whom he married on December 28, 1946; and his sister, Margaret (Westling) Menshel of Gowanda. Mr. Westling is survived by his wife of nine years, Hilda Wardwell of Bangor, Maine; his son, Donald (Karen) Westling, three daughters, Patricia (Robert) Lefferts, Marcia Johnson and Susan Westling, all of Fredonia; and stepchildren, Linda (Thomas) Littlefield of York, Maine; Bruce (Bridgette) Wardwell of Lucerne, Maine and John (Tammie) Wardwell of Bangor. Surviving siblings include brothers Carl Jr. (Delanor) of Silver Creek, Jerald (Dema) of Summerville, South Carolina and Richard (Vicki) of Dunkirk. Mr. Westling also is survived by 15 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Visitation will be observed on Friday from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Fantauzzi Funeral Home, 82 East Main Street, Fredonia. A memorial service will be held on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at Harvest Chapel in Fredonia. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Mr. Westling's memory to the WNY Alzheimer's Association, 2805 Wehrle Drive, Suite 6, Williamsville, NY 14221; or Hospice Chautauqua County, 4840 West Lake Road, Mayville, NY 14757. Donald J. WESTLING Sr. and Josephine CALANNI were married on 28 December 1946.3703 Josephine CALANNI died in 1989.3703 Donald J. WESTLING Sr.-51895 and Josephine CALANNI-56385 had the following children:
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