Frederick B. Whitacre, 72, Warsaw, died at 7:02 p.m. Dec. 28, 2009 in Kosciusko Community Hospital.
He was born Dec. 23, 1937, in Indianapolis, to Arthur and Reba England Whitacre. On Dec. 26, 1982, in Anderson, he married Judy Green, who survives.
He was a native of Muncie before moving to the Irish Lake area nine years ago. He was a retired electrician for Motor Company in St. Louis, Mo. He was a member of North Webster Legion Post 253, a UAW member and a veteran of the US Navy. He loved being around the water and boating.
Surviving are two sons, Dennis (and spouse Jama) Whitacre, Nappanee and Douglas (and spouse JoAnna) Whitacre, Tampa, Fla.; a stepson, Eric Rogers, Grand Forks, N.D., a daughter, Dana Cleaver, Fishers; grandchildren: Dillon Whitacre, Tasha Cleaver, Kylee Cleaver, Zoe Pittman, Ben Whitacre, Cabryanne Whitacre and Taytun Rogers; two great-grandchildren; and three brothers; Ed Whitacre, Pasadena, Texas; Walt Whitacre, Huntsville, Ala. and Gil Whitacre, Springfield, Ala.
A private service will be held.
McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw, is in charge of arrangements.
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