Ervin C. Westrick's Obituary
Ervin C. Westrick, age 79 of St Clair, passed away with his family by his side on Saturday, January 6, 2018. He was born on July 25, 1938 to Mary and Raymond Westrick.
Ervin married Linda Closs on April 23, 1960. They enjoyed 46 years of marriage until Linda’s passing in 2006.
In 1969, after working as an equipment operator through the Operators Engineers Local 324, Erv started his own business - Erv Westrick Excavating. He still went to work every day, ran equipment, and made sure everyone kept busy. He loved having his great-grandchildren visit him at the shop where he made sure to spoil them with treats. He especially enjoyed working with his son, Erv Jr. and his grandson Jim. His presence at the business he built for his family will be greatly missed.
Ervin is survived by his children Ervin Jr. (Cindy) Westrick, Cindy (Joe) Oles, David (Lori) Westrick, Gayle (Al) Doss; his grandchildren Jim (Stacey) Westrick, Eric Westrick, Jennifer (Imam) Elahi, Joe (Heather) Oles, Mike (Melissa) Westrick, Lisa (Carl) West, Matt (Stephanie) Doss and Jake (Justine) Doss; Great grandchildren Zachary Westrick; Mohammed, Laila and Ali Elahi; Addison and Joey Oles; Riley and Reid Westrick; Audrey West; Emery and Lyanna Doss.
He will also be missed by his brothers and sisters Joyce (Jerry) Cooley; Ken Westrick; Katie (Joe) Distelrath; Alvoy (Marilyn) Westrick; Vern (Margie) Westrick; Alfred (Joyce) Westrick; Jack (Alyce) Westrick; sister in laws Anne, Bernice, Louise and Gail Westrick.
He was preceded in death by his wife Linda, brothers Raymond, Leo, Lloyd, Edward and Marvin Westrick; sisters-in-law Ann, Linda and Barb Westrick.
Visitation hours are Monday 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. and Tuesday 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Young Funeral Home, China Twp. A pass and review by the St. Clair Fire Department will be Tuesday at 6:40 p.m. followed by a 7:00 p.m. rosary. Funeral services will begin Wednesday January 10th at 10:15 a.m. at Young Funeral Home followed by a funeral mass at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, St. Clair. Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the St. Clair Fire Department or the wishes of the family. To leave a message of comfort visit www.youngcolonial.com
Weep not for me though I have gone
Into that gentle night
Grieve if you will, but not for long
Upon my soul’s sweet fight
I am at peace, my soul’s at rest
There is no need for tears
For with your love I was so blessed
For all those many years
There is no pain, I suffer not
The fear is now all gone
Put now these things out of your thoughts
In your memory I live on
Remember not my fight for breath
Remember not the strife
Please do not dwell upon my death
But celebrate my life
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