Harry Edwin Westberg

Harry Westberg passed away on September 3rd, 2024. He was born on February 29th, 1924 in Minneapolis to Edwin and Lina Westberg. He was the oldest of three children and lived in the Camden area of Minneapolis. He attended Moody Bible Institute, Wheaton College, North Park Seminary and had special studies in Japanese at the University of California. While at Wheaton College he met Gladys Rudine, and they married in 1948. At an early age, Harry felt called to be a missionary and the Lord led Harry and Gladys to Japan, where they served with the Evangelical Covenant Church from 1952-1987. His faith was an integral part of his life and he lived out being a pastor every day until his passing. His energy, humor, love of life and people made him fun to be with and interesting to talk to. His children have endless stories of how he liked to tease, entertain and enjoy himself. He remained active at Brookdale Covenant Church and Rice Creek Covenant Church in later years. His dear wife, Gladys, passed away in 2008. Harry married Dorothy Drake, a friend from high school Bible Camp, who was also widowed. They had over 15 years of marriage and enjoyed traveling, visiting family and living at Waverly Gardens in North Oaks, MN. Dad always had a stack of books next to his chair in the living room and ice cream in the freezer. He loved being able to take care of his family, particularly Dorothy, and we all will miss him tremendously. Harry was gifted with a beautiful tenor voice and music was always a part of the Westberg household, whether it was classical records or Harry singing with Gladys accompanying on the piano. He shared his singing throughout his life and it was a significant part of his ministry. Harry was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys, son Daniel (Lisa Bringerud), daughter Lois Seely (Richard), sister Mildred (Richard) Huxley, brother Arnold (Doris), He is survived by his wife Dorothy, daughter Julie Harris, son David (Lona) Westberg and daughter Joanna (Peter) Sjoblom, 12 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. On Thursday, September 26th there will be visitation at 1:00 pm and a celebration of life service at 2:00 pm at Waverly Gardens in North Oaks, MN. Memorials can be given to your favorite charity.

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Harry Edwin Westberg

February 29, 1924 - September 3, 2024

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Harry Edwin Westberg

February 29, 1924 - September 3, 2024

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