Joseph W. Whitacre Obituary
In loving memory of Joseph W. Whitacre of Springfield, Ohio, who departed this world on November 10, 2025 at the age of 86. Joseph leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joseph W. Whitacre to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Joseph Whitacre and Mary Catherine Whitacre; his former wife Kathleen (Muldoon); his son Joseph Whitacre; his grandson Michael Kenney; his brother Michael; and his sister-in-law Sharon Whitacre.
He is survived by: his wife Gretchen (Grote); his daughter Laura West (Kevin); his grandchildren, Joseph Whitacre (Katie), Robert Whitacre (Erin), Rachael Retta (Matt) and Michaela Kenney (Tony); his great grandchildren, Sabrina and Luna Retta; his siblings, Christine Wissinger, Steven Whitacre (Connie) and Irene Talkers (Ralph); and his daughter-in-law Lisa Slattery. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and numerous bonus children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the American Heart Association or a charity of your choice.
