| Graduation Year | Class of 1972 |
| Date of Passing | Jun 07, 2013 |
| About | Rick Whittaker, 59, a long time Rush County resident passed away Friday, June 7, 2013 in Milroy, IN. Rick was born in Rushville on December 30, 1953 to Charles E. and Mildred (Lee) Whitaker. He was a 1972 graduate of Rushville High School. Rick lived most of his life in Rush County apart from living several years in Louisiana and Texas returning to Rush County in 1994. He worked the starting gates at many horse racing tracks across the country including tracks in Shelbyville, Anderson and Louisville, KY. Rick enjoyed fishing, horses and horse racing and loved Louisiana Cajun food. Rick leaves behind his mother Mildred Whittaker, of Rushville, son, Nathan Whittaker and wife Carmen, daughter, Brandy and husband Brian Rudicil both of Rushville, 3 brothers Ed Whittaker and wife Carolyn and Mike Whittaker both of Rushville, and Scott Whittaker and wife Beth of Milroy, 2 sisters, Grace Lavonne “Sis” and husband Richard Puagh of Rushville, Candi Whittaker of Rush County, several nieces and nephews and 11 grandchildren. In addition to his father Charles Whittaker Rick was preceded in death by a brother Fred Whittaker. Services will be at 10 AM Wednesday, June12 at Moster Mortuary, Rushville. Pastor Leonard Cranfill will preside. Friends are welcome to visit at the mortuary from 4 to 8 PM Tuesday. |
