Westley Lee Wankel

1930 - 2026

Westley Lee Wankel, aged 96, passed away on October 24, 2026, in the Broward Health North Hospital in Deerfield, FL. Born on August 24, 1930, Westley was the beloved eldest child among three siblings. He was a devoted father to his six children and cherished grandfather and great-grandfather.

Westley's early life was marked by his education at LaMoure High School in North Dakota, followed by College at North Dakota State University in Fargo, ND where he graduated with an Education degree in Agriculture. He served in the Army for 2 years in the Korean War. He was active in many Veterans Groups during his life. He was also blessed to be able to fly on the Honor Flight to Washington, DC as an honored veteran. He was a seasoned teacher of shop and agriculture. He started teaching children in Turtle Lake, ND; then Hillsboro, ND; and Princeton, MN. He finished his career by teaching adults in Farm Management and was also a liaison between the farmers and their banks in Princeton, MN.

He was a dedicated Husband and Father. His wife Isabelle preceded him in death by 3 months. They will be celebrating their 74th wedding anniversary in Heaven on November 8, 2026 together once more.

He is survived by his Sister, Jacqueline (Wankel) Cisinski; nephews and nieces and his children Timothy Wankel (Debbie), Renee Wankel, David Wankel (Martina), Steven Wankel (Stephanie), and Mark Wankel (Kathy); and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren including step grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Nell Wankel; brother Douglas Wankel; and his son, Lawrence Wankel.

Funeral/Memorial Service: A double service for Isabelle Jean Wankel and Westley Lee Wankel

Date: 11/14/2026

Time: 11:00 AM

Location: 2701 N Course Dr, Pompano Beach, FL 33069 - Auditorium