John Westerling (1939–2008)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1939
- Died
- 2008
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was John Westerling born? 1939.
When did John Westerling die? 2008.
Life story
John Westerling (1939–2008) was born in 1939, and died in 2008, at about age 69. A cemetery record documents John's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about John's life.
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The world John lived through
1939 · age 0 — World War II began in Europe
1947 · age 8 — Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier
1955 · age 16 — Rosa Parks's arrest sparked the Montgomery bus boycott
1963 · age 24 — President Kennedy was assassinated
1974 · age 35 — President Nixon resigned
1986 · age 47 — The Space Shuttle Challenger was lost
2001 · age 62 — The September 11 attacks took place
Questions about John Westerling
When was John Westerling born?
John Westerling was born in 1939.
When did John Westerling die?
John Westerling died in 2008.
How old was John Westerling at the time of death?
John Westerling was about 69 years old.
Where is John Westerling buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents John's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when John Westerling was born?
Franklin D. Roosevelt was president of the United States when John was born.
Who was president when John Westerling died?
George W. Bush was president of the United States when John died.
What generation was John Westerling part of?
Born in 1939, John Westerling was part of the Silent Generation.
What happened in the world the year John Westerling was born?
In 1939, World War II began in Europe.
What major events happened during John Westerling's lifetime?
During John's lifetime: World War II began in Europe (1939, age 0); the Korean War began (1950, age 11); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 20); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 30); the Space Shuttle Challenger was lost (1986, age 47); Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast (2005, age 66).
Which U.S. censuses would include John Westerling?
Federal censuses taken during John's lifetime and now public: 1940, 1950.
How many people named John Westerling are on AncestryData?
2 people named John Westerling are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1939
Death
2008
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AncestryData, "John Westerling (1939–2008)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/john-westerling-1939-2008-d74ab112/, accessed 2026-11-13.
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