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

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

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.

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.

He was my best friend, most trusted counselor, and next-door neighbor until I moved into the Governor’s Residence. I would ...

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the passing of her father, Richard Whitmer. “Richard Whitmer was a proud Michigander. He earned his undergraduate degree from Western Michigan University ...

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

He was my best friend, most trusted counselor, and next-door neighbor until I moved into the Governor’s Residence. I would not be where I am and who I am without my dad. Today, I’m sad, but I’m ...