John E. Westgor Jr.

John E. Westgor, Jr. passed away on August 29th, 2021, at age 79. John was born in Neenah, WI on December 2, 1941, eldest son of John, Sr. and Alberta. He graduated from the University of WI-Madison with a BA in International Relations, and received a Masters of Foreign Trade from Thunderbird Grad School of International Business. He proudly served in the US Army as a special agent within the Army’s Special Intelligence Core. He went on to work at US Bank (and its predecessors) in Milwaukee for over 40 years. John decided to move his family to Cedarburg in 1975 after being impressed by the city when attending drum and bugle corps events. He was an active member of Advent Lutheran Church, and in the 80’s, president of Encore, a group supporting CHS performing arts. To his family, John was a loving and caring husband and father. He was a proud, stubborn Norwegian with big heart—he loved all creatures, great and small. He was known as much for his dry wit and humor as for his limitless intellect and curiosity. He spoke 4 languages, and was an avid reader. No one was a better trivia partner. John also loved the movies, whether it be an Astaire/Rogers musical, or shedding a tear at the end of “E.T.” He was known for his love of 50’s/60’s classic rock, as well as Sousa marches. Of course, like any good Wisconsinite, he was a Badgers and Packers fan. He and Cindy loved being with friends at Harvey’s in Mequon, and he appreciated a good dessert along with a cold glass of Coke. John was his own individual, through and through, generous and patient to all. John received a wonderful gift when he underwent a successful liver transplant in 2004. He and his family were immensely grateful for the 2nd chance he was given. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Cindy; daughters Heather & Andrea; miniature schnauzer, Frankie; sister-in-law Kathryn Westgor and her daughters, Sara & Beni; brother-in-laws Steve (Donna) Hernsheim & Jeff Hernsheim, as well as other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; younger brother, Ted; and beloved dogs Muffin, Molly, Katy, & Zoey. The family will hold a private service and a celebration of life at a later date. In lieu of flowers, they ask donations be made to the Ozaukee Humane Society or Advent Lutheran Church. The Westgor family wishes to thank Village Pointe Commons & Horizon Hospice Care for their guidance and compassion during this difficult time.