He served on the U.S.S. North Carolina during World War II. He was also a retired architect for Citibank in New York City.
He is survived by his wife Helga Westphal; son Karl Westphal of Bozeman, MT; daughter Christine Neumann of New Bern; and grandchildren Anja, Alexander, Laurence, Max and Ava.
A gathering will be held Friday, March 13, 2015 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm at the home of his daughter, Christine. Please call her for details at 252-671-9337.
Arrangements are by Cotten Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.cottenfuneralhome.com.