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John Whitney Obituary
He was born Dec. 4, 1954, in Mason City, to Royal and Barbara (Hartley) Whitney.
John was a 1973 graduate of Mason City High School. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force,
having served from 1976 until 1980. On Aug. 7, 1976, he married Wendy Goll at the Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church in Garner. John obtained his associate degree in fisheries in Gresham, Ore., and was employed for 21 years at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in La Crosse, Wis., as a fish biologist.
Survivors include his wife of 34 years, Wendy; his father, Royal Whitney of Mason City; his sister, Mary (Rob) Stearns of Owatonna, Minn.; his brother, David (Jean) Whitney of Mason City; and nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
John was preceded in death by his mother, Barbara, and his maternal and paternal grandparents.
Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23, at Jandt-Fredrickson Funeral Home, Highway 162 and Hattan St., Bangor. Chaplain Sue Fletcher will officiate. Military honors will follow the service at the funeral home by the Anderson-Good American Legion Post 40 of Bangor and the United States Air Force Funeral Honor Guard. There will be no burial.
Friends may call the funeral home from 10 a.m. until service time on Wednesday. Online condolences may be sent at www.jandtfredrickson.com.
Jandt-Fredrickson Funeral Home, 121 N. Youlon St., Box 851, West Salem, Wis. 54669, 608-786-1990.
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for John Whitney
Jim Wass. (J. Dub)
February 18, 2024
J.Dub. Hard to believe it's been 13 years already. I always crack a smile when I think of you and our fun years together. We did have a blast. I am in Scottsdale Az. where I know you first went to live after high school. You always talked about the fun you had here and Tempe. Miss you my good friend. See you someday Amigo. haout!
Jim Wass
February 25, 2011
Wendy, I just don't believe it. I am so, so sorry to hear about John or as we preferred to call each other; J Dub. The times that John and I spent together, which was a lot in a few years, are some of best in my life. Riding around in his blue VW, singing songs with his 8 track blasting(Doobie Brothers, BTO,Black Oak Arkansas,George Throughgood) I could go on and on, you know what I mean. I am so glad I got to see you both in Wisconsin about 15 years ago. I'll never ever forget John and that great big grin on his face. God bless you Wendy. Thank you for being a wonderful part of my life, my really good friend John. From the other J Dub.
Janey Saylor
February 23, 2011
I was sorry to hear about John. Even though we hadn't seen each other in years, I still thought he was a great cousin. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Deb Paulson
February 22, 2011
Wendy, I remember alot of childhood memories of me and John at out grandma Whitney's and the family reunions and the time I came and visited you both out in Oregon. I am at lost for words.I wish that time and our busy lives would not bring us to this a sad moment. I wish that we could turn back time.I am so sorry for your loss and I hope that your memories will give you the strengh to get through this. Sincerly Deb (Ketchum) Paulson.
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Debra True
February 22, 2011
I'm very sorry to hear about John
thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time
Jill Von Stein (Morton)
February 22, 2011
Wendy, I wish I could give you a big hug and be able to tell you in person how sorry I am to hear about John. It makes me even more grateful we went to the wedding and got to see the both of you. :) You take care of yourself and know that Michael, Noah and I love you very much.
February 22, 2011
Wendy,
Glen & I are so sorry for your loss. We want you to know we are thinking of you & praying for your comfort.
Glen & Terri Greiman,Garner
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