Robert F. Westhoff

Robert Francis "Robbie" Westhoff, 68, of Parsons, passed away the afternoon of Monday, February 12, 2024, at his home.

He was born on January 15, 1956, to Lloyd "Curly" and Elizabeth (Fanning) Westhoff in Parsons.  He grew up with his six siblings in Parsons, attending Parsons schools and graduating from Parsons High School in 1974.

It was at Parsons High School where Robbie met the love of his life, Martha Burzinski.  The couple married and raised their four children in Parsons.  Robbie worked as a glazier for Parsons Glass and enjoyed showing his family projects around town he had completed.

His hobbies included hunting, camping, and collecting marbles.  He loved coaching his kids in baseball and softball.  In retirement, Robbie became his grandchildren's biggest fan.  He went to every soccer, t-ball, football game and wrestling match that he possibly could.  He was so proud of his family.  It was his greatest joy.

Survivors include:

His wife – Martha, of the home

Four children – Elizabeth Merrell and her husband, Adam; Seth Westhoff; Emily Salyers and her husband, Rodney; and Ben Westhoff and his wife, Meagan

14 grandchildren – Kailee Ramsey, Gavin Salyers, Dexter Merrell, Ava Salyers, Corinne Merrell, Colby Westhoff, Jaxon Merrell, Ella Westhoff, Braxton Palmer, Liam Westhoff, Vicey Salyers, Easton Westhoff, Jillian Merrell, and Rowyn Westhoff

Three sisters – Janie Fentress of Odessa, Texas; Cindy Vandervort and Debbie Reeves of Parsons, Kansas

He was preceded in death by his parents; and three brothers, Randy, Jerry and Rodney Westhoff.

The funeral Mass will be at 10:00 a.m., Monday, February 19, 2024, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Parsons.  Burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Parsons.  The rosary will be prayed at 6:00 p.m., Sunday, at Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Parsons.  The family will receive friends following the rosary.

Memorials are suggested to help defray medical expenses.  Memorials can be submitted to the gofundme account set up at https://gofund.me/7993c851 or checks can be made payable to Martha Westhoff and can be left at or mailed to Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 374, Parsons, KS  67357.