William Austin Whitmer

Thursday, April 26, 2018

William Austin Whitmer, 75, of Bainbridge, passed away at his home Thursday, April 26, 2018.

He was born on June 13, 1942 in Eugene, Ore., to the late Lee and Neva (Buehler) Whitmer.

On Jan. 5, 1963 in Indianapolis, he married Linda (Hindman) Whitmer. She survives.

Bill graduated from Arsenal Tech High School.

He worked as a manager in produce at Kroger for more than 40 years.

He enjoyed flowers, gardening, his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Bill is survived by his wife, Linda Whitmer, Bainbridge; children Daniel (Donna) Whitmer, Rockville, Dennis Whitmer, Bainbridge, and Dawn Overbay, Roachdale; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a brother, Ted Whitmer, Fillmore, and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Twila Harris, grandson Steven Overbay and son-in-law Charles Overbay.

Funeral service will be at noon Monday, April 30 at Servies and Morgan Funeral Home, 102 E. Washington Street, Roachdale, with Pastor Larry Edwards officiating. Burial will follow in Bainbridge Cemetery.

Friends may visit with the family at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Monday.

You are invited to visit www.serviesmorgan.com where you may leave an online condolence for the family.

Servies and Morgan Funeral Home, Roachdale Chapel, has been entrusted with the arrangements.