Marvin Westrich

NEW HAMBURG, Mo. — Marvin "Slick" Edmond Westrich, son of the late Beno and Margaret Welter Westrich, was born April 1, 1935, in Kelso, Missouri, and passed away at his home in New Hamburg. He entered into his heavenly place Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023, surrounded by his loving family at the age of 88 years old.

On May 11, 1957, he was united in marriage to Lillian Schwartz in New Hamburg, and they were happily married 63 years.

Marvin was a 1953 graduate of St. Mary's High School in Cape Girardeau. He served in the U.S. Navy Reserve before beginning his career with the Cotton Belt Railroad as an engineer.

Marvin was known for his collection of jokes and hats. He was a passionate gardener who loved sharing his abundance of homegrown produce, especially his loofahs. Together, he and his wife enjoyed making and sharing their homemade noodles, puff corn, toasted pecans and beef jerky. He also enjoyed helping with the Kow Pasture Klassic for many years. Family and friends will miss his stories and quick-witted sense of humor.

Survivors include four daughters, Kristie Milam of Kelso, Rhonda (Greg) Riley of New Hamburg, Cheri (Rick) Klipfel of Benton, Missouri, and Carri (Rodney) Dock of New Hamburg; nine grandchildren, Jenny (Travis) Estes, Justin Riley, Trevor (Mary) Milam, Cara (Brandon) Dirnberger, Jessica Dock, Mallory (Tyler) Cady, Carissa (Amos) Helms, Danielle (Justin Cox) Dock and Alexis (Hannah) Plumlee; and 11 great-grandchildren, Carlie, Leigha and Tucker Estes; Jacob, Kayleigh, Emma and Caleb Milam; Berkley and Brayley Dirnberger; Reid Helms and Reign Cady.

Marvin was preceded in death by his wife, Lillian Westrich; parents, Beno and Margaret Westrich; and brothers, Elmer, Audrey and Andrew "A.J." Westrich; sister, Martha Jo Ziegler; and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8, at St. Lawrence Parish Center in New Hamburg.

Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, with the Daniel Belken officiating. It will be preceded by the rosary at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Family has requested that memorials be made to St. Lawrence Catholic Church in lieu of flowers.

Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be shared at www.amick-burnettfuneralchapels.com.