Melvin J. Whittaker

August 24, 1950 - July 2, 2019

Melvin “Mervz” J. Whittaker, 68, of Fond du Lac, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2019, at his residence, with his family by his side. He was born on August 24, 1950, in Fond du Lac, the son of Louis and Dorothy (Faul) Whittaker. Mel worked his way through high school at S.S. Kresges. Mel was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in Vietnam. On July 25, 1970, he married Kathy Emery at St. Patrick’s Church in Fond du Lac. They would have celebrated their 49th Wedding Anniversary on July 25. Mel loved his ’49 Chev and going to the vintage car shows throughout the Midwest. He also enjoyed his MG convertible, weather permitting. Coin collecting was a passion. He also traveled to the Milwaukee Admiral Hockey games with his nephew Ryan. Mel enjoyed the time spent with nieces and nephews. He attended as many sporting events as he could. He loved seeing them grow to the special adults they are now. The great nieces and nephews are incredible kids. Mel will truly miss their adventures into adulthood. Mel wanted to thank his brother Bill, sister in-law, Evie and their kids Traci, Tara, Todd and Dawn for always including us as if we were all one big family. Mel had a great many memories with them. Mel tried not to have favorites (Traci) but their bond was undeniable. He is survived by his wife of 49 GREAT years, Kathy Whittaker, six brothers: Tom (Jan), Bill (Evie), Dave, Bob (Susie), Carl (Pat), Randy (Connie); four sisters: KT (Jim) Stephany, Diane (Joe) Ule, Nancy (Oscar) Pfeiffer, Carol/Lu (Tom) Carlson; sister in-law: Mary (Monty) Nelson; numerous and the best nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Kathy’s parents Ray and Rose Emery, sisters, Janet and Jean, niece, Tammy, nephew, Bradley, sister in-law Janice and her husband Marv. VISITATION: Friends may call on Monday, July 8, 2019, from 9:00-11:30 a.m. at Church of Peace, 158 South Military Road, Fond du Lac. FUNERAL: Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 8, 2019, at 11:30 a.m. at Church of Peace, with Rev. Jack Kraaz officiating. Military graveside services to be conducted by Trier-Puddy Post #75. Burial will take place at Rienzi Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Mel would like donations sent to his Army Company: Delta 4/31 Base Camp, 196th, LIB-RVN c/o Vance Van Wieren, 6654 122nd Ave., Fennville, MI 49408.