Michael Whitman Obituary

Michael Dean Whitman

Michael Dean "Mike" Whitman, 77, of Fostoria and formerly of Wayne, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 16, 2023, at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born Feb. 16, 1946, in Bowling Green, to William I. and Martha Jeanne (Heyman) Whitman. He married Patty Ann Mahler on Nov. 17, 1967, in Fostoria.

Mike is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Patty; son, William (Sara) Whitman of Deshler; daughters, Teresa (Chuck) Lear of Findlay and Christina (Anton Guliaev) Whitman of Pleasant Hill, California; brother, Steve (Mary) Whitman of Marianna, Florida; grandchildren, Patricia, Brianna (Andrew), Adyson, Prestyn, Chelsea (Clint), Wesley, Nicholas, and Maxwell; and great-grandson, Grayson.

Mike was a 1964 graduate of Elmwood High School. He served his country proudly in U.S. Army during Vietnam. He came back and worked at Union Carbide where he worked in the maintenance department. He was an avid golfer, enjoyed bowling, and was a collector of model cars, but his greatest joy was spending time with his family especially his grandchildren.

Visitation for friends will be 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Thursday, July 20, 2023, at Barndt Funeral Home, Wayne. Mike's graveside service will be 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Graham Cemetery, near Wayne, with Pastor Ron Merritt officiating. Military honors will be performed by Albert Bowe American Legion Post, Bradner.

Memorial donations may be made to Bridge Home Health & Hospice in Findlay.

Online condolences may be made to Mike's family at www.barndtfuneralhome.org.