Westerman, James M. "Mike" age 80, of Richfield, passed away on February 4, 2020. Graduate of De La Salle High School, Winona State and University of Texas - Austin and retired chemical engineer working in the paper industry in St. Paul, retiring from Waldorf Rock-Tenn. Preceded in death by wife, MaryAnn; parents, Robert and Florence (Gallagher) Westerman and siblings, John Westerman and Mary Jean Westerman. Survived by children, Joseph Westerman, Julie (Gary) Nell, James (Holly) Westerman and Jennifer Roberts; grandchildren, Sarah, Anna and Genevieve Westerman; Kate and Alexander Westerman and Emily Serres; siblings, Bob (Jean) Westerman, Bill Westerman, Mark Westerman, Kathy (Dick) Skinner and Peg (Terry) Peterson; companion, Mary Weiland, and nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial, Tuesday, Feb. 11, at 11:00 AM at Church of St. Richard, 7540 Penn Ave. S., Richfield. Interment Lakewood. Visitation Monday, from 5:00 7:00 PM at Morris Nilsen chapel, 6527 Portland Ave. S., Richfield, and one hour prior to Mass at the Church. Memorials to Minnesota Masonic Home (D-3) or N. C. Little Hospice. Morris Nilsen Chapel 612-869-3226 morrisnilsen.com