Legacy Of Local Man Lives On Through Community Foundation
Legacy Of Local Man Lives On Through Community Foundation
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Legacy Of Local Man Lives On Through Community FoundationKosciusko County Community Foundation announced the creation of the Robert Westerhof Family Fund.
The fund was established in memory of Robert “Bob” Westerhof by his family to support educational projects.
He served his country in the U.S. Army in Vietnam, where he also served as a missionary and English teacher. He then had a 31-year career as an employment counselor. Robert was a supporter of several local churches. He loved to sing and was an avid reader, which led to his emphasis on the importance of education to his children.
“My dad was passionate about his faith and had an endless striving for knowledge,” said Robert’s son, Tom Westerhof. “I hope this fund allows his legacy to live on by giving educators and teachers the tools to help them identify and develop passion in their charges and to promote a lifetime spent seeking knowledge.”
Grants from the Robert Westerhof Family Fund will be made upon the recommendation of Robert’s son, Tom, as approved by the Community Foundation’s board of directors.
Since 1968, Kosciusko County Community Foundation Inc. has helped donors achieve their charitable dreams. The Community Foundation is a public charity that grants over $2 million annually in the areas of education, health, arts and culture, recreation, civic projects, environment and human services. Gifts made to the Community Foundation are tax-deductible.
For more information, visit www.KCFoundation.org, call 574-267-1901 or visit 102 E. Market St., Warsaw.
