Dolores Wilma Westphal
DECEMBER 19, 1936 – AUGUST 24, 2025
Dolores Westphal, 88, entered into eternal rest on August 24, 2025. She was born on December 19, 1936, and lived a life of faith, love, and service.
On December 5, 1968, Dolores married LCDR (Ret) Robert Westphal, and together they shared 57 years of love and devotion. She honorably served in the United States Navy, carrying with her a spirit of dedication and resilience that shone throughout her life. Above all, Dolores had a big heart—her greatest joy was her family, whom she loved with everything she had.
She is survived by her loving husband Robert; her children John Hutchinson, Matt Hutchinson, Lori Westphal (Guzinski), Brenda Westphal (Ricketson), Brian Westphal, and Lisa Westphal (Ostrow); 15 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren and predeceased by her child Greg Hutchinson. Her memory will be cherished by all who knew her.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 2441 Seventh St SW, Winter Haven, Florida 33880. Phone: (863) 293-7469.
A visitation for Dolores will be held Friday, August 29, 2025 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at Ott-Laughlin Funeral Home, 645 West Central Ave, Winter Haven, Florida followed by a funeral service at 10:30 AM. Delores will be laid to rest with military honors at Florida National Cemetery, 6502 SW 102nd Ave, Bushnell, Florida 33513 at 1:30 PM.
