Doyle D. Whitaker
November 5, 1936 — August 21, 2014
Doyle D. Whitaker of Scott died at 2:07 PM Thursday, August 21, 2014 at Delphos Vancrest Nursing Home. He was born Nov. 5, 1936 in Scott, Ohio the son of Llewllyn and Blanche (Harmon) Whitaker both of whom are deceased. On March 20, 1990 he married Nancy Williamson who survives in Scott.
Also surviving are 4 step-children: Tom & Angie Whitaker of Hoagland, IN, Tonda (Bill) Hawk of Van Wert, Susie (Neil) Blackmore of Payne and Babette (Makoto) Kurita of Houston TX: a sister, Anna Jean Bigelow of Scott and 10 step-grandchildren.
Doyle was a lifelong resident of Scott and was a tool and die maker at Dana Weatherhead. He served in the U. S. Navy from 1954 to 1958 and participated in testing the atomic bomb in Operation Redwing. He was also a life member of the Eagles.
There will be no calling hours. Funeral services will be at a later date to be announced.
Arrangements by Brickner Funeral Home Van Wert.