James C. Westrick

James C. Westrick age 85 passed away Saturday January 23rd, 2021 at Hospice of Hamilton. James was born on April 3, 1935 in Hamilton, Ohio to Jacob & Ruth (Schwab) Westrick. He went to St. Stephens grade school and graduated from Hamilton Catholic High School in 1953. He joined the Army after high school & served until 1962. He married Jane E. Kiep on September 23, 1961 at St. Ann's Church in Hamilton. They were married 52 years until Jane's death in 2014. James was employed by Fisher Body for many years and had a lifelong involvement in the auto industry and a love for antique cars. He was also a member of the Hamilton Shafters Car Club & the Butler County Antique Car Club. James is survived by his three children; Jennifer Westrick, Joseph (Denzella) Westrick, and Jim Westrick. Three grandchildren; Ashley Westrick, Joseph Westrick, and Katie ( David) Deangelis. Siblings; Mary Ruth Lentz, Bob ( Merrell) Westrick, Emily Hetterich, Annette ( Felix ) Dudkiewicz, Tom (Robin) Westrick, and Susan Westrick. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, family and friends. He is preceded in death by his mother Ruth Westrick, father Jacob Westrick, sister Jane Ann ( Kenneth) Bauer, sister Carolyn (Dan) Schwarz, brother in law, Danny Hetterich and his wife Jane Westrick. Friends & Family are invited to attend Mass of Christian Burial which will be held on Friday, January 29th, 2021 at 10:30am at St. Ann’s church, 3028 Pleasant Avenue, Hamilton, Ohio 45015 with Father Larry Tharp officiating. Burial to follow in St. Stephens Cemetery. Remembrances may be sent to St. Ann’s church in his memory or you may go to ONETREE.ORG to plant a tree in your loved ones memory. The Webster Funeral Home, Fairfield is serving the family. www.websterfuneralhomes.com