Michael Dean Whitman, age 77, of Fostoria, Ohio, formerly of Wayne, Ohio passed away peacefully on Sunday (July 16, 2023) at the Bridge Hospice Care Center in Findlay, Ohio surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 16, 1946 in Bowling Green, Ohio to the late William I. & Martha Jeanne (Heyman) Whitman. He married Patty Ann Mahler on November 17, 1967 in Fostoria, Ohio.
Surviving is his loving wife of 55 years Patty; son, William (Sara) Whitman of Deshler, Ohio; daughters, Teresa (Chuck) Lear of Findlay, Ohio, 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, Maxwell; great-grandson, Grayson.
Mike was a 1964 Graduate of Elmwood High School. He went on to serve his country proudly in the United States Army during Vietnam. He came back and went to work 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.
Friends will be received from 11:30 – 1:30 PM Thursday (July 20, 2023) at Barndt Funeral Home in Wayne, Ohio. A graveside service will be held at 2:30 PM Thursday (July 20, 2023) at Graham Cemetery near Wayne, Ohio with Pastor Ron Merritt officiating. Military Honors will be performed by the Albert Bowe American Legion Post in Bradner, Ohio. Memorial donations may be made to Bridge Home Health & Hospice in Findlay, Ohio. On-line condolences may be made to Mike’s family at www.barndtfuneralhome.org.
