Hermina Westrich

Hermina Alvina Frank Westrich, 89, of Cape Girardeau died Sunday, December 11, 2022 at her home. Hermina was born February 27, 1933, the daughter of John and Amanda (Springer) Frank of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. She and Leon August Westrich were married October 21, 1950. After 50 years of marriage, he preceded her in death December 28, 2000. Hermina applied her sewing skills at the International Shoe Factory and Lowenbaum dress factory and then retired from Procter and Gamble in 1995 after twenty years of service. As a talented seamstress, she created many clothing items for the family, as well as items for the home. She enjoyed crafts and shared those items with others. After retirement, she volunteered at St. Mary's as one of the quilting ladies and with church bulletins. She belonged to the CCW; her food cakes were appreciated at the bake sales. Many family members and friends benefited from the beautiful quilts she created which are cherished by the recipients. She had a love of babies, so she also created baby quilts, afghans, layette sets for family and friends and as donated gifts. Cooking special meals for the family was joy for her. Survivors include three daughters: Patricia (David "Skip") Heisserer of Cape Girardeau, MO; Judy (Brent) Spaeth of Southlake TX; Carolyn Westrich of Cape Girardeau, MO; and two sons, Thomas (Sharon) Westrich of White Plains, NY; Dr. David (Mary) Westrich of Cape Girardeau, MO. Also surviving are ten grandchildren: Tara (John) Palmer of Far Hills, NJ; Nicholas (Meggen) Heisserer of Trophy Club, TX; Abby Heisserer of O'Fallon, MO; Kirsten Wibbenmeyer (David) of Chesterfield, MO; Eric (Allie) Spaeth of Trophy Club, TX; Ashley Westrich (Dan Williams) of Hastings-on-Hudson, NY; Ben Westrich (Nema Blyden) of Folsom, CA; Amanda Westrich (Justin Smith) of Riverwoods, IL; Drs. David John (Ioana Marcu) Westrich Jr. of Columbus Ohio; and Matthew Westrich of Cape Girardeau, MO; and one step-grandson Tyler (Melissa) Spaeth of St. Charles, MO. Eleven great-grandchildren: Caroline, Elizabeth, and John Jr. Palmer, Reyna and Landyn Heisserer, Theo and Elliot Williams, Henry and Amelia Spaeth, Stella and Olivia Wibbenmeyer, and two step great-grandsons Tyler Joel and Nolan Spaeth. Surviving sisters-in-law are Marie LeGrand, Vera Redfern, Hermina H. Westrich, and Adella Frank. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Henry, John and Alvin Frank and three sisters Clara Stoll, Marie Kirchdoerfer, Josephine Schuessler, and an infant brother. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday Dec. 16 with prayer and rosary service at 7p.m. at Ford and Sons Mt. Auburn Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 17 at St. Mary's Cathedral with the Rev. Allan Saunders officiating. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Mary's Building Fund, Notre Dame High School or St. Vincent de Paul Church.

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Hermina Westrich

February 27, 1933 - December 11, 2022