Gordon Whitaker, age 76, of Waterloo Twp., MI, passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2022 with his family by his side.

He was born on August 11, 1946 in Plainwell, MI to Cecil and Etoyla (Fitzpatrick) Whitaker. He moved from Kentucky to Michigan when he was five years old and graduated from Chelsea High School in 1964.

After high school, he began working for Dana Corporation, and he retired after 25 years of service. He was a farmer, and he enjoyed hunting and fishing. He loved his family, and he especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

On March 20, 1965, he married Esther L. (Klink), and she survives. Also surviving are two children, Tammy (David) Kies of Waterloo Twp. and Todd (Chrissy) Whitaker of Waterloo Twp.; six grandchildren: Devon (Ronni) Kies, Samantha (Corbin) Helmbrecht, Trevor Kies, Mikayla Kies, and Ethan Whitaker and Eric (Mikayla) Whitaker; and great-grandchildren: Harper, Briar, Brooks, and Emilia; also one brother, Danny Whitaker of Royalton, KY. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Jerry Whitaker and Shayne Whitaker.

Visitation will be held on Friday, October 21, 2022 from 2-6 p.m. at the Chelsea Fairgrounds.

If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Herbert J. McKune American Legion, Post 31.

Arrangements by Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home.