James &Quot;Jim&Quot; Westerbuhr

James "Jim" Westerbuhr, age 64, of Richland died Friday, August 8, 2014 at his home.

James "Jim" Westerbuhr was born April 1, 1950 in York, Nebraska to Richard and Cashmeir (Palu) Westerbuhr. He grew up in the Richland and Columbus area. Jim graduated from Boys Town High School. He married Mary Bialas in 1971 at St. Anthony Church in Columbus. He worked for 25 years at Behlen Manufacturing. He enjoyed demolition derbys, NASCAR, football, his dog Dora and spending time with his grandchildren and family.

He is survived by:
Wife: Mary of Richland
Son: Jame (Lisa) Westerbuhr of Schuyler
Daughter: Jenny (Chad) Schultz of Duncan
Grandchildren: Drew, Jesse, Tyler, Taylor, Ashton, Jayden
Sister: Elva (Leland) Osten of Lincoln
Sister: Charlene (Darwin) Kuchenreuther of Iowa

He was preceded in death by his parents: Richard and Cashmeir, father-in-law and mother-in-law: Emil and Helen Bialas, sister: Dora Lorsung, brothers: Richard and Gerald and sister in infancy: Sharon