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Richard D. Whitney

MARQUETTE/RAPID RIVER, MI – Richard D. Whitney, 84 of Marquette and formerly of Rapid River, passed away Sunday, June 3, 2018 at the DJ Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette.

He was born in Mendon, IL, on July 16th, 1933, the son of Thelma (Hardy) and Joseph Whitney.

Richard was raised in the Soo Hill area, graduating from Escanaba High School and Northern Michigan University.

In September of 1957, Richard married Lynn Cabanis. Together they celebrated 56 years of marriage.

He worked for State Farm Insurance as an insurance adjuster until his retirement in 1992.

Richard was an avid fisherman and hunter. He loved to travel and especially loved spending time with his grandchildren. He enjoyed playing bingo while at the DJ Jacobetti.

He was a member of the Elks, American Legion and the NRA.

Among survivors are his children, Mary Jo (Dennis) VanLandschoot, Catherine Anne (Tony) Retaskie and John Thomas (Gail) Whitney; sisters, Betty Pederson and Joyce Neibes; brother, Max Whitney; grandchildren, Ian VanLandschoot, Christopher Retaskie, Katelyn Retaskie and Alexis Whitney; and many nieces and nephews.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Lynn.

The family would like to thank the staff on 1 east at the Jacobetti Home for Veterans for the excellent care they took of the “Mayor”.

In keeping with Richard’s wishes, no services will be held.

A message of condolence may be directed to the family by visiting crawfordfuneralhomes .net.

The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the Whitney family.