September 1, 2017 at 4:00 p.m.
Jeffrey Whitaker
Jeffrey Whitaker
Jeff was born March 25, 1954, to Kenneth W. and Bonnie J. Whitaker. After graduation from Rhinelander High School, Jeff served honorably as a Military Policeman in the U.S. Army stationed in Germany. Jeff was always proud of his military service and his numerous medals earned at the National Veterans Golden Age games. Jeff was an avid outdoorsman and loved the hours of hunting he spent with his Dad in Bundy. His favorite place to be was the Bundy hunting shack. Jeff had many friends in the Rhinelander area and at the Tomah VA where Jeff worked for several years as an excellent employee. Jeff was an avid Brewers and Packers fan.
Jeff loved his family.
In addition to his parents, Jeff was preceded in death by grandparents Edith Johnson and Archie and Carol Whitaker, as well as uncles John Bernsteen and L. J. "Bing" Miller and aunt Marlene "Buzz" Whitaker. Jeff is survived by sisters Lynn (Denny) Drivas, Julie LeClair, and Mary (Jeff) Haker; daughters Niki and Bonnie and their children and many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held at Forest Home Cemetery at 1 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 8, 2017, with military honors to follow. Please meet directly in the Veterans Section of the cemetery. Carlson Funeral Home (715-369-1414 / www.carlsonfh.com) is assisting the family.
The family asks for prayers and understanding for all with addictive illnesses. In lieu of flowers, please support your local alcoholism prevention organization or veterans organization.
The family would also like to thank the VA alcohol treatment staff, the Tomah Police Department and Sherry Hininger.
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