Charles Westerheide

It is with deep sadness, yet with acceptance of God’s will, that we announce the passing of Charles “Chuck” Westerheide on August 31, 2026. Chuck died peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving wife, Sarah, and their four sons.

Chuck began his long, successful career in banking at the age of 16. He graduated from Central State University and later earned a graduate degree from the Southwestern Graduate School of Banking at Southern Methodist University. Chuck served the communities of Midwest City, Jones, Choctaw, the Village, Ponca City, Wichita, Stillwater and Oklahoma City through banking. He was active in service as a member and leader of several Rotary Clubs and President of the Ponca City Chamber of Commerce. He graduated in class two of Leadership Oklahoma and was honored by the Oklahoma Bankers Association for his 50 years of service to the industry in 2014.

Chuck enjoyed an active life filled with the sports and outdoor activities he loved, including sailing, fishing, taking cruises, attending OU football games, and hiking in the Rockies with family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Lucy Westerheide; his parents‑in‑law, Jack and Dee Barrington; daughter‑in‑law, Shanell Cobb Westerheide; sister, Kathy Moran; and brother, John Westerheide. He is survived by his wife, Sarah, and sons: Chuck Westerheide, Jr. and his wife, Virginia; Eric Westerheide; John “Bunkie” Westerheide; and Patrick Westerheide and his partner, Natalie Lyng. Chuck leaves behind six grandchildren: Ava, Ellie, Sophia, Harper, Jack, and Charles “Chip”, with another grandson on the way.

He is also survived by his brother, Joe Westerheide, and Joe’s wife, Julie; sister Nancy Edwards and her daughter, Tobi Young; brother Steve Westerheide and Steve’s wife, Pam, and brother Chris Barrington and his daughter Gretta. Chuck will be lovingly remembered by countless friends throughout Oklahoma and Colorado.

A Celebration of Life for Chuck will be held at Crossings Community Church, 14600 Portland Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73134 on September 19, 2026, at 10 a.m. Honorary pallbearers are David Dietz, Tom Woodward, and Chuck’s sons and brothers.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Charles H. Westerheide Scholarship in Finance Fund give.oufoundation.org/WesterheideMemorial

at the University of Oklahoma Foundation, or a donation to Crossings Community Church LifeCare Ministry.