Henry J. “Hank” Whitmer, 88, of Wabash, passed away at 11:56 p.m. on Friday, April 23,
2021 at his residence. He was born on February 18, 1933, in LaPorte, Indiana to the late
Charles E. and Henrietta (Martensen) Whitmer. Hank married Betty Rayburn on June 3,
1956; she survives.
Hank graduated from North Liberty High School. He then graduated from Purdue University
and was a proud alumnus. Hank entered the United States Army as a Second Lieutenant
and ended his service with the rank of Captain. Hank taught at Lewis Cass High School
and was the principal at Northwestern High School in Kokomo. He then retired from Upper
Wabash Vocational School, after 25 years, as the Supervisor of Student Services.
Hank was a member of Treaty Church of Christ. He loved woodworking and refinishing
antiques. He also loved to fish, mow, and work on his hobby farm. Most of all, Hank loved
his family and his dog, Shiloh.
Along with his loving wife, Hank is survived by one son, Jeffrey Whitmer, of Wabash; one
daughter, Jacalyn “Susie” (James) Yentes, of Miami County; four grandchildren, Natalie
(Ryan) Gertiser, of Noblesville, Adam (Keri) Whitmer, of North Manchester, Jennifer
(Benjamin) Godwin, of Wabash and Isaac (Ashley) Yentes, of Westfield; seven great-
grandchildren and one sister, Donna K. (Carl) Garwood, of LaPorte.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, April 30, 2021 at McDonald Funeral
Homes, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992 with Pastor Brad Wright officiating.
Burial will follow at Memorial Lawns Cemetery in Wabash.
Visitation for family and friends will be from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 29, 2021 at
the funeral home.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com.