David Clayton Westphal

David Clayton Westphal, 84, of Estero, FL returned to his heavenly Father Thursday, October 22, 2020 at Joanne’s House at Hope Hospice. David was born April 16, 1936 in Evergreen Park, IL the son of the late Clayton E. and Bernice (Schneider) Westphal. He lived and worked in the Chicagoland area for 49 years. He was a longtime resident of Southwest Florida and had been a resident of Estero for the past 5 years. Mr. Westphal was a veteran of the United States Army, serving from 1955 – 1958. His career in the automobile industry started in sales and then management before owning his own dealerships. Mr. Westphal co-owned with Alan Meyer Willowbrook Ford in Willowbrook, IL and University Ford in Peoria, IL. Other business ventures included The Hayloff of Boulder Junction, a rustic décor business in Boulder Junction, WI and The Chadbourne House, a bed and breakfast in Eastport, ME. David was a licensed boat captain and served as Commander of the US Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 9-3 in Naples, FL. He was also an avid fly fisherman who would tie his own flies. David enjoyed cooking, cross country skiing and playing his ukulele. David’s greatest honor was serving and sharing the Lord through out his later years in life. Survivors include his beloved wife of 34 years, Jill N. (Sigmund) Westphal; loving children, Douglas J. Westphal of Homer, AK, Vicki L. Mariner of Woodstock, IL, Kristen L. Westphal of Chicago, IL and their mother, Donna Westphal of Chicago, IL; step-daughter, Wendy (Don) Breslauer of Carol Stream, IL; sister, Linda Reutter of Wisconsin; 9 cherished grandchildren; and 2 great grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, David B. Westphal. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at 12:00 PM (noon) at Shikany’s Bonita Funeral Home, 28300 Tamiami Trail So., Bonita Springs, FL 34134. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM until the time of the service. Private burial will follow at Palm Royale Cemetery in Naples, FL. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in David’s name may be made to Samaritan’s Purse, P.O. Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607 or to the Salvation Army, 3050 Horseshoe Drive N., Naples, FL 34104. Arrangements are being handled by Shikany's Bonita Funeral Home.

David Clayton Westphal

April 16, 1936 - October 22, 2020