Background
Westpheling,, Robert Paul was born on January 2, 1914 in Joseph, Missouri, United States. Son of Robert Paul and Martha Theresa (Amelunxen) Westpheling.
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Robert Paul Westpheling,, American newspaper publisher. Decorated Air Force Commendation Medal; recipient 57 excellence awards, Kentucky Press Association, 1948-1976. Member of Fulton Chamber of Commerce, American Federation Musicians, Kentucky Press Association, Knights of Columbus, Rotary, Delta Tau Delta.
Education
BJ, University Missouri, 1936.
Career
With St. Joseph News-Press, 1936—1937, Racine (Wisconsin) Day, 1938—1939, Clarksdale (Mississippi) Daily Register, 1939—1941. Manager advertising Washington Post, 1946—1947. Public Fulton (Kentucky) News, 1947—1972, Hickman (Kentucky) Courier, 1972—1998.
President Ken-Tenn Broadcasting Corporation, Fulton, 1962—1967. Chairman Hickman-Fulton County River Port Authority, 1976—1980. Board directors, 1983—1998.
Major United States Army, 1942-1946, European Theatre of Operations, PTO.
Membership
Member of Fulton Chamber of Commerce, American Federation Musicians, Kentucky Press Association, Knights of Columbus, Rotary, Delta Tau Delta.
Connections
Married Johanna Serio, February 4, 1940. Children: Robert Paul III, Mary Johanna.
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Religion
Roman Catholic -
Political Party
Democrat