Bob Westerhof’s legacy and passion for education lives on through fund at Community Foundation.

KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko County Community Foundation is honored to announce the creation of the Robert Westerhof Family Fund. The fund was established in memory of Robert “Bob” Westerhof by his family to support educational projects.

Westerhof served his country in the U.S. Army in Vietnam where he also served as a missionary and English teacher. He then had a 31 year career as an employment counselor. He was a strong supporter of several local churches. He loved to sing and was an avid reader, which led to his emphasis on the importance of education to his children.

“My dad was passionate about his faith and had an endless striving for knowledge,” said his son, Tom Westerhof. “I hope this fund allows his legacy to live on by giving educators and teachers the tools to help them identify and develop passion in their charges and to promote a lifetime spent seeking knowledge.”

Grants from the Robert Westerhof Family Fund will be made upon the recommendation of Westerhof’s son, Tom, as approved by the Community Foundation’s board of directors.

Since 1968, Kosciusko County Community Foundation, Inc. has helped donors achieve their charitable dreams. The Community Foundation is a public charity that grants over $2 million annually in the areas of education, health, arts and culture, recreation, civic projects, environment and human services. Gifts made to the Community Foundation are tax-deductible. For more information, visit www.KCFoundation.org, call (574) 267-1901 or visit 102 E. Market Street, Warsaw.