James E. Westpfahl

James E. Westpfahl, 70, of Sergeant Bluff, passed away at home surrounded by family Wednesday, May 15, 2019.  Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel.  Visitation will be Monday, May 20, 2019 from 4 to 8 P.M. with family present and a prayer service at 7 P.M. at the funeral home.  Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.

James was born the son of Everett and Mamie Leora (Winegardner) Westpfahl on March 24, 1949 in Des Moines, Iowa.  He married Beth Dunkel on June 16, 1973 in Manchester, Iowa. 

James enjoyed teaching industrial arts for the Sioux City Community School District for 38 years, 32 of those years at North High School.  In addition, he taught classes to Heelan students and at both Western Iowa Tech Community College and Briar Cliff University.

He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, staying at the lake house in Okoboji, boating, grilling, and working on a variety of home improvement projects.

James is survived by his wife, Beth Westpfahl of Sergeant Bluff; daughters, Jill (Calvin) Ehlts and their children, Allison and Mason Ehlts of Marion, Iowa and Trisha (Jay) Pilar and their children, Alexander Edwards and Avery Pilar of Sergeant Bluff, Iowa.

He was preceded in death by his parents; half brother, Larry Wiley; step sister, Colleen Bennett; and two aunts, Alice Westpfahl and Eva Westpfahl. 

The family of James Westpfahl thanks friends and family for the love and support during these last years.