5/26/1918 - 11/20/2019
Orvin J. “OJ” Whitenack age 101, former rural Portland resident passed
away early Wednesday morning November 20, 2019 in Randolph Nursing Home in
Winchester. He was born in Jay County May 26, 1918 the son of Mr. and Mrs.
George Whitenack. He was married February 15, 1947 to Frances Carter and she
passed away on December 18, 2005. OJ was a longtime Jay County farmer.
Surviving are two sons Gary Whitenack of Portland and Phil Whitenack
(wife Arlou) of Ridgeville, Three granddaughters Mandy, Kristen and Kelli
and two great grandchildren Andrew and Ella
Private funeral services
will be held in the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home with burial in the Green Park
Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the choice of the donor.
Baird-Freeman Funeral Home; November 21, 2019
Contributed by Jim Cox
Buried in Green Park Cemetery