Gordon Lewis Westergren, 91, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, January 25th, 2023 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

 

Gordon was born on May 26th, 1931 in Chicago, IL.

 

On February 14th, 1955 he married Patricia Helmick, who preceded him in death in 2005.  Later on June 30th, 2006, he married Eunice Marlene Wolfe who preceded him in death in 2021.  Surviving Gordon are his children, Louis (Kelly) Boswell of Richland, MI, Jeffrey (Vickie) Westergren of Yoakum, TX, Eric (Ronda) Westergren of Lake Charles, LA, and Kristen (Tom) Westergren of Kalamazoo, MI; stepchildren, Jody (Dwight) Ames of Union Mills, Michelle (Matthew) Rozinski, Steven (Jeanne) Osborn, Thomas (April) Osborn II, and David Osborn, all of La Porte; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and many step-grandchildren and great step-grandchildren.

 

He was preceded in death by his parents and wives.

 

Gordon was a proud veteran of the United States Army.

 

Gordon was an electrical engineer and traveled the world through his work.  He loved sports, particularly the Valparaiso University Crusaders, where he graduated.  Gordon also enjoyed golfing and collecting stamps.  He was a supporter of Habitat for Humanity.  Gordon was an avid NRA member.

 

A Celebration of Life Service with Military Honors will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, February 3rd, 2023 at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center with Pastor Dennis Meyer officiating.  Burial will follow at Graceland Cemetery.

 

A time of visitation will be held from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 2nd, 2023 at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center and from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service on Friday at the funeral home.

 

Memorial donations may be made to the family c/o Kristen Westergren, 2900 Monroe Street, La Porte, IN  46350 or to the donor's choice.

 

Condolences may be shared with the family on www.cutlercares.com.