Helen was born in rural Reeseville on May 31, 1924 to Herbert and Hattie (nee Klentz) Luckow. She was united in marriage to Alex Westphal on October 28, 1942 in Lowell. Alex preceded her in death in 1964. Helen worked as a baker at Clearview in Juneau for 18 years and was a member of Salem Ev. Lutheran Church in Lowell, where she enjoyed being active in the Ladies Aid, serving as a past President. Helen also worked at the Lowell Senior Meal Site.

Helen enjoyed spending time with her family, especially at the cottage on Silver Lake in Wautoma, and she always looked forward to family holiday gatherings. Her hobbies included playing cards, crocheting afghans, watching game shows, reading bibliographies, doing crossword puzzles and watching and feeding birds. She traveled throughout the world and took many trips to Las Vegas. Helen was also very fond of watching the Brewers and listening to Bob Uecker, whether they were winning or losing. While Helen did enjoy going out to eat, she also loved to bake and cook, and especially enjoyed desserts. Her positive outlook on life and loving personality will be missed by many.

Helen is survived by her three sons, David (Phyliss) Westphal, Fritz (Janet) Westphal and Gary Westphal, all of Reeseville; her daughter, Sharon Westphal of Wautoma; her step-son, Howie (Eileen) Westphal of Neshkoro; her grandchildren, Sonya Boyd of Marshall, Angela Leo of Watertown, Paula (Scott) Isaacs of Appleton, Stacey (Steve) Dunn of Neshkoro, Andy (Linda Foster) Westphal of Fitchburg, Tiffany (David) Chesson of Monterey, CA, Jessica (Todd) Michael of Beaver Dam, and Valerie (fiancé Nathan Breit) Westphal of Lake Mills; step-grandchildren, Kim (Bernie) Breuer of Beaver Dam, Kelly Westphal of Waupun and Kenny Westphal of Beaver Dam; 12 great-grandchildren; 4 step-great-grandchildren and 2 step-great-great-granddaughters; her dear sister, Carol Garcia of Juneau and her sister-in-law, Harriet Westphal of Beaver Dam. She is further survived by her faithful friend and hairdresser, Serene and her mother Shirley, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Alex, her sisters, Alice, Clarice and Gertrude, 3 brothers-in-law and 1 sister-in-law.

A Funeral Service for Helen will be held on Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at 12:00 p.m. at Salem Ev. Lutheran Church, 105 Juneau Rd, Lowell with Rev. Paul Vander Galien officiating. Visitation will take place prior to the funeral at the church, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Lowell Cemetery and a luncheon will be served back at the church.

Memorials in Helen's name may be directed to Salem Ev. Lutheran Church.

Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services in Beaver Dam is honored to be serving the family.

Click HERE to view Helen's Life Tribute Video.