Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Tuesday that her father, Richard Whitmer, a former state official and health ...

Richard Whitmer previously served in state government, including as commerce secretary for former Gov. Bill Milliken, a Republican.

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the passing of her father, Richard Whitmer.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced that her father, Richard Whitmer, died on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026. Her father served as ...

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced the death of her father, former state official Richard Whitmer, on Tuesday morning.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer is set to give this year's State of the State address on February 25. It will be her final such speech before she leaves office.

Will focus on creating jobs, lowering costs, continuing record investments in education and literacy, building housing.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer will deliver her final State of the State Address on the evening of Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 7 p.m.

Richard Whitmer, the father of Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, has died.