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Richard Glen Whittaker

August 24th, 1936 - September 12th, 2012

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Richard Glen "Dick" Whittaker, 76, of Englewood, FL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 12, 2012 at his Sarasota County residence. He was born on August 24, 1936 in Akron, Ohio to the late Glen Whittaker and Agnes Laconi, Dick moved to Englewood in 1991 from Wallingford, CT. Prior to moving to Florida, he had lived in Flushing, MI and Bar Harbor, ME. Dick had a full career in retail management before embarking on the adventure of opening a real estate office with his wife, and partner, Jean. Known as reserved and distinguished, he loved his large extended family and close group of friends. He enjoyed travel and spending time with Jean. Dick was preceded in death by his grandson: Joshua Stidham; a step-son: Keith Whittaker Matsubayshi and a son-in-law: Chris Allen. He is survived by his loving wife of 28 years: Jean Pressley Whittaker; one daughter: Vicki Krug of Taylor, MI; two step-daughters: Renee' Allen of Chesapeake, VA and Debbie Chapoton of Clinton Twnp, MI; one grandson: Shawn Stidham; one great grandson: Craig Stidham; one brother: Gary Whittaker of Akron, OH; one sister: RuthAnn Montgomery of Greene, OH, as well as very loved nieces, nephews and extended family. A Memorial Service and Celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, September 22, 2012 at 12 Noon at the Englewood United Methodist Church, 700 East Dearborn Street in Englewood. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to Tidewell Hospice, www.tidewell.org, Englewood Helping Hand, www.englewoodhelpinghand.org, - or, just do a random act of kindness in his honor. Englewood Community Funeral Home with Private Crematory has been selected to handle arrangements. You may share a memory with the family at www.englewoodfh.com Dick, we miss you and always will.

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Englewood Community Funeral Home & Cremation Service

Generations of families in Charlotte and Sarasota Counties have trusted Englewood Community Funeral Home for exceptional care. We offer complete end-of-life care for burial, cremation, and coordination with local cemeteries. Let our dedicated staff help you create a meaningful memorial, celebration of life, or Veteran’s tribute in our lovely chapel or at your preferred location. Englewood coordinates with local cemeteries to also arrange a graveside burial or interment. With online arrangements and customizable plans, we proudly serve our diverse community with dignity and compassion....

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