Kenneth Westring, 75, of Columbus, Nebraska, died Thursday, November 18, 2021, at Bergan Mercy Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, November 24, at 10:30 AM at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Genoa, Nebraska, with Fr. Bill L'Heureux celebrating the Mass. Interment will be in Valley View Cemetery, rural Genoa. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM with a 7:00 PM Vigil Service and continue on Wednesday from 9:30 AM until service time, all at the church. Memorials are suggested to Genoa Fire Department.

Kenneth W. Westring was born October 23, 1946, in Genoa, Nebraska, to Willard and Betty Mae (Snyder) Westring. He was baptized and confirmed at Augustana Lutheran Church, attended Genoa Public Schools and graduated from Genoa High School. Ken earned his Associates Degree from Norfolk Junior College and his Bachelor Degree from Kearney State College. On November 27, 1965, Ken was united in marriage to Sharon Jarecki at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church.

Ken began his teaching career at Sterling where he taught for three years. He would then begin a ten year stay at Humphrey St. Francis where he started the girls' basketball program. Ken earned his Master's degree from Wayne State College, and taught, coached, and was a school counselor at Genoa for a number of years. One of his proudest times while coaching in Genoa was in 1992 when the girls' basketball team took state under his coaching.

Ken was active in the family business of "Westring & Son's" as the safety director and a volunteer for the Genoa Fire Department. Ken was a sports enthusiast, loved coaching, watching Husker Football, and going to his grandchildrens' and great grandchildrens' events.

Ken is survived by:
Wife – Sharon Westring of Columbus, NE
Daughter – Cherie (Ron) Rosno of Columbus, NE
Daughter – Kim (Terry) Rinkol of Columbus, NE
Daughter – Kelly Vanness of Columbus, NE
Son – Chris (Michelle) Westring of Plattsmouth, NE
9 Grandchildren
5 Great Grandchildren with one expected to arrive in December
Sister – Crystal (Jerry) Higgins of Beatrice, NE
Sister – De Etta (Louis) Baue of Genoa, NE

Ken was preceded in death by:
Parents – Willard and Betty Mae Westring

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Coach

Your dedication and direction
Has put fire in our souls.
You have inspired us to do
The best to reach our goals.
Your lessons will be remembered
Long after the game is won.
For the lessons you have taught us
Have only just begun.
You've taught us about commitment,
Perseverance, and hope.
And as we go through life
We'll be better able to cope.
To cope with all our struggles
Our failures and success
Because we had you for our Coach
One of the Best!
Thanks Coach!







In Loving Memory Of

Kenneth W. Westring

Born
Wednesday, October 23, 1946
Genoa, Nebraska

Entered Into Rest
Thursday, November 18, 2021
Omaha, Nebraska

Mass Of Christian Burial
Wednesday, November 24, 2021 10:30 AM
St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church
Genoa, Nebraska

Celebrant
Father Bill L'Heureux

Music
Carol Nelson – Organist
Ginny Johnson – Soloist & Cantor
Trey Rinkol – Soloist

Casket Bearers
Trey Rinkol
Evan Fowler
Brandon Rosno
Duncan Rosno
Issac Jarecki
Josh Frey

Interment
Valley View Cemetery
Genoa, Nebraska