Governor Gretchen Whitmer Mourns the Loss of Her Father, Richard Whitmer
January 27, 2026
Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s father, Richard Whitmer, passed away. He was influential in Michigan’s government and business.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s father, Richard Whitmer, passed away. He was influential in Michigan’s government and business.
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