David L. Whaley
December 17, 2021 at 12:46 a.m.
David L. Whaley
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He was born in Kentland in 1939. He was married to Judy Ford Aug. 20, 1961.
Dave earned his bachelor’s degree in education at Indiana State University and his master’s degree from Indiana University. He started his teaching career teaching fifth grade in Bloomington for four years. He moved into administration as principal for four years in Walkerton, and in 1969 he served as the business manager in Rensselaer. In 1970, he was hired as curriculum coordinator in the Warsaw Community School Corporation. In 1971, he became the principal of Leesburg Elementary School for a few years. He then moved to Lincoln Elementary School where he was the principal until he retired in 1996.
Dave especially enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Golfing, fishing and travel were his favorite activities. Dave and Judy celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in August of this year.
Dave leaves behind his wife, Judy; a son, Brad (Darlene) Whaley; and daughter, Kim (Doug) Jennings. Dave had four grandchildren: Mandy (Derrick) Duncan, Jeff Bredemeyer, Morgan (DJ) Fouce and Michael Jennings. and three greatgrandchildren, Bryce Duncan, Brody Duncan and Raydn Fouce.
Dave will be missed by many past students, teachers, friends and especially family. A Celebration of Life will be held at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw, in May 2022.
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To sign the guestbook or send a condolence, go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com.
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He was born in Kentland in 1939. He was married to Judy Ford Aug. 20, 1961.
Dave earned his bachelor’s degree in education at Indiana State University and his master’s degree from Indiana University. He started his teaching career teaching fifth grade in Bloomington for four years. He moved into administration as principal for four years in Walkerton, and in 1969 he served as the business manager in Rensselaer. In 1970, he was hired as curriculum coordinator in the Warsaw Community School Corporation. In 1971, he became the principal of Leesburg Elementary School for a few years. He then moved to Lincoln Elementary School where he was the principal until he retired in 1996.
Dave especially enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Golfing, fishing and travel were his favorite activities. Dave and Judy celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in August of this year.
Dave leaves behind his wife, Judy; a son, Brad (Darlene) Whaley; and daughter, Kim (Doug) Jennings. Dave had four grandchildren: Mandy (Derrick) Duncan, Jeff Bredemeyer, Morgan (DJ) Fouce and Michael Jennings. and three greatgrandchildren, Bryce Duncan, Brody Duncan and Raydn Fouce.
Dave will be missed by many past students, teachers, friends and especially family. A Celebration of Life will be held at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw, in May 2022.
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To sign the guestbook or send a condolence, go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com.
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