Ruth Joan Westergaard died Feb. 14, 2012, in Vero Beach.
She came to Florida in 1983 from Totowa, N.J.
Her family owned Knickerbockers Ice Cream and Candy Store in Paterson, N.J., for many years.
Survivors include her husband of 61 years, Marinus Westergaard; daughter, Rene McCullers; and two granddaughters.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Herman and Gertrude Hegeler; and son, Glenn Westergaard.
Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association Southeast Florida Chapter, P.O. Box 22594, West Palm Beach, FL 33416.
Services will be at a later date in New Jersey.
Arrangements are by Cox Gifford Seawinds Funeral Home and Crematory, Vero Beach.
A guestbook is available at www.seawindsfh.com.