Elks Lodge Memorials: Remembering the life, death and legacy of Richard Whitcraft
RICHARD WHITCRAFT VAN WERT — Richard E. "Buck" Whitcraft, 88, died at 10:25 a.m. Jan. 31, 2015, at Marquette in East Lansing, Michigan. He was born July 10, 1926, in Van Wert to Mildred and Forest L. Whitcraft, who preceded him in death. His wife, Gloria Whitcraft, preceded him in death. Command Sgt. Maj. Whitcraft was a life member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge 1197 and the American Legion, both in Van Wert. He was an avid golfer and past member of...
