Ricky Allen Westerman

Ricky Allen Westerman, 37, of Enterprise, AL and formerly of North Webster, IN died December 31, 2009 due to injuries suffered in a building fire in Enterprise, AL.
He was born on April 9, 1972 in Batesville, AR to Charles Richard & Carol Ann (Chupp) Westerman.

He graduated in 1991 from Wawasee High School in Syracuse, IN. He grew up in North Webster / Syracuse area and moved to Enterprise, AL about a year ago from Georgia. He was employed at Weatherly Plumbing Company in Enterprise, AL and was formerly employed at Lucky's Tavern in North Webster. He was a member of the North Webster American Legion Post 253. He was a United States Marine Veteran.

He is survived by:
Mother - Carol (lifetime partner, Tom Bickel) Westerman of Syracuse;
Brother - Andrew J. "A.J." (fiancee, Dawn Cox) Westerman of North Webster;
Maternal Grandfather - Andrew Chupp of Nappanee;
Paternal Grandmother - Pearl Avalos of Milford;
Fiancee - Amanda Daler of Enterprise, AL;
2 Step Children - Austin & Cierra Daler of Enterprise, AL;
2 Nephews - Hunter Westerman & Brandon Cox.

He was preceded by his father.

Visitation will be from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Friday, January 8, 2010 at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse, IN. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 9, 2010 at the funeral home with Pastor Brad Cox of Wawasee Lakeside Chapel officiating. Burial will be in North Webster Cemetery (Mock Addition) with full military graveside rites performed by the North Webster American Legion.

Memorial bequest may be given to donor's choice. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.