Thomas E. Westrick, 57, of Mendota passed away peacefully at home on July 27, 2018 surrounded by family and dear friends after a courageous battle with colon cancer.

Funeral services will be Monday, August 6th at 11:00 a.m., at St. John's Lutheran Church, Mendota with Rev. Jeff Chubb officiating. Burial will be in Restland Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday, August 5th from 2-5 p.m., in the Merritt Funeral Home, Mendota.

Tom was born in Spangler, Pennsylvania on April 14, 1961 to Ned and Mary Jane (Pedick) Westrick. He married Betsy Durand November 14, 1998 in St. John's Lutheran Church, Mendota.

Tom grew up in Carrolltown, Pennsylvania and was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan. He graduated from Cambria Heights High School and went on to earn a Bachelors' Degree from Northwood Institute (University) in Midland, Michigan.  There he met his dear friend and employer of 33 years, Tom Prescott, of Prescott Brothers, Inc. He enjoyed spending time with family, golfing, hunting, bicycling and vacationing in the north woods of Wisconsin.  He was a member of the Mendota Elks Club and Mendota Golf Course where he won the Monday Night Mens League with his partner Don Hoffert.  He was a frequent participant in the News Tribune area golf tournament. He played in several sports leagues, including softball, golf, and bowling. He coached Junior Tackle Football for over 20 years and was active with the Mendota High School Football program.  Tom also coached Mendota Little League for several years. Tom was a loving husband and father who cherished his family.  He often spoke of his wonderful family memories, which included his father, Ned, mother, Mary Jane, brother, Dave and sister-in-law, Denise.

He is survived by his wife Betsy of Mendota; two sons Jacob and Matthew; his parents of Carrolltown, PA.; brother Dave (Denise) Westrick of Arlington, VA.;  brothers-in law Mike Durand and Jim (Griselda) Durand; sister-in-law Sarah Swords;  his nieces and nephews, Missy (Ryan) Watson, Lea (Clifford) Bohn, Matthew David Westrick, Haley Swords, Ben Swords, Bryan Durand, Erik Durand, Eddie Durand, and great-niece, Peyton Rose Watson.  Tom may be gone, but his love, humor and happiness will never be forgotten.

He was preceded by his maternal and paternal grandparents.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be given to OSF St. Elizabeth Hospice of Ottawa or directly to the family for later designation.