Career
He served as the head coach at Parsons College (1962–1963), Albert Lea (1966–1971), and Pacific Lutheran University (1972–2003). His career mark of 305–96–7 is a National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics) record for most coaching wins, and he ranks ninth in wins among all college football coaches. He still coaches football at Pacific Lutheran today.
Westering served in the United States Marine Corps immediately following World World War World War II Well known for his motivational speaking and his efforts to spread his positive outlook on life, Westering has written a popular book, Make the Big Time Where You Are.
He was buried at Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent, Washington.