Kenneth Westhoelter, of Union, passed away at his residence on Friday, October 30, 2026, at the age of 68. He was born to the union of Richard and Agnes (Kleinheider) Westhoelter, in Washington, Missouri, on August 27, 1958.

In his youth he played Baseball and Roller Hockey. As an adult he was always interested in a competitive game of some kind, whether it was a sports game, bumper pool, boardgames or a game on his phone, he played for the challenge.

Kenneth was a fan of the St Louis Blue’s and St Louis Cardinals. He enjoyed raising roses and hunting for mushrooms, when he wasn’t lovingly aggravating Sheila or spending time with his furry friends, Happy and Mickey.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Agnes Westhoelter; brother, Jeff Westhoelter; sister, Darlene Westhoelter; brothers-in-law, Tom Schoeberlein, Michael Malone; stepson, Brandon Benney.

Kenneth is survived by his wife, Sheila (Benney) Westhoelter, son, Aaron Westhoelter and Mindy Hernandez of Union, Missouri; daughter, April Westhoelter and Clint Jensen of Arizona; stepsons, Thomas Lewis, Jr. of Monroe City, Missouri and Tyler Lewis of Rolla, Missouri; stepdaughter, Heather Fritz and husband Drew of Rolla, Missouri; brother, Mike Westhoelter and wife Patty of Leslie, Missouri; sisters, Mary Spence and husband Jerry of Osage Beach, Missouri, Donna Loyd and husband Bruce of Sullivan, Missouri, Amy Schoeberlein of High Ridge, Missouri, Christine Smith and husband Rick of Union, Missouri; grandchildren, Miguel Westhoelter, A.J. Westhoelter; several step grandchildren; his furry companions, Happy and Mickey; nieces; nephews; cousins, other relatives and many friends. 

Services for Kenneth will be held at Midlawn Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens, Union, Missouri. Visitation will be on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM, with a funeral service at 5:00 PM.

Donations may be made in memory of Kenneth Westhoelter, to Masses at St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church in Washington, Missouri.