Rev. Robert L. Whitenack
Rev. Robert L. Whitenack
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Debra (Paxton) Hvisdak
February 9, 2009
Dear Donna, David and Marie,
I've just heard today that Pastor has gone on to be with his Lord.
What a rare and beautiful blessing for one man to have been able to touch so many lives! He was a walking, talking, singing, laughing, loving channel of God's grace.
Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers.
God bless you and keep you,
Jenny (Lossner) Morin
February 6, 2009
Dearest Donna, Marie and David,
I cannot express to you well enough how much my heart breaks for you at the loss of your dearest husband, best friend and father but I also rejoice with you in knowing that he and Dad are whooping it up together again in heaven. I've never looked at a raccoon the same again after meeting Reverend Randy the Raccoon years ago in Confirmation Class, and I can't tell you how many times I tell kids who are squabbling to "Love one another, or I'll slug ya'." Donna, the love story you and Bob shared I have shared with countless others as I can think of no other better example of the unconditional love that husband and wife should be for each other. I am so blessed for having crossed paths with you in life and for the love of Jesus that you so openly shared. Pastor Bob was one of those rare men who give special meaning to the word "pastor."
Mary Jean Weiss/Mattingly
February 6, 2009
Dear Donna and family I just want you to know what a blessing it is for the LORD GOD to have allowed me and my family to meet you both. What a true blessing you have been to me these short few years I have known you both. Donna I am truly sorry for your loss and Bob will be truly missed he was so filled with GODS LOVE,LIGHT and JOY. You are in our thoughts and Prayers.Lots of LOVE Cassandra, Mark and Mary Jean Mattingly
Kathy Lepper
February 6, 2009
My sympathy to the family of Pastor Whitenack. I remember as a child going over to Antioch in Hoagland for Vacation Bible School and him incouraging the group as we were learning songs by telling us something along the lines of "it doesn't matter how well you sing, just sing loud!". A memory I will keep always (and continue to make a joyful noise unto the Lord), May God give you comfort and peace during this time.
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Charles, Darlene, Tina, and Chris Smith
February 3, 2009
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.
Judy Paxton
January 30, 2009
Dear Donna, David and Marie,
After reading the loving messages posted here for Pastor Bob, there's little left for me to say.
It is so clear that Pastor was very special to all of us who were fortunate enough to have known him.
Donna, you and Pastor were such a big part of our lives and our daughters lives with your way of teaching with such love and joy. All of the children in the church at Antioch loved you both so much. Thank you Diane for mentioning the spider on the Bible. That was so typical of Pastor to laugh instead of scold.
Our years at Antioch were some of the warmest and most rewarding years we have ever had in any church and it couldn't have been without Pastor Bob and Donna.
Our love and prayers are with each of you, Donna, David and Marie.
He did indeed "make a joyful noise".
love,
Glenn and Judy Paxton
Florence, Al
Connie and Tom Baldwin
January 29, 2009
Dear Donna and family, we are so sorry to know that Pastor has passed. We think of our time at Antioch with your family and how welcome you made us feel in the house of the Lord. We have never achieved another church home that was so uplifting. With all our love, Tom and Connie Baldwin
Nancy Ferrell
January 29, 2009
Honey Donna and Papa Bob! You represent the best of what it means to be good and faithful servants of the Lord. My only regret is that I did not get to spend more time with you both and now I send words and prayers of encouragement and love to you Donna as you chart the next chapter of your life and ministry without Bob by your side. Know that you are in my prayers and my heart as always. Love, Nancy K.
Marion & LaDonna Roberts
January 28, 2009
Dear Donna, David and Marie,
Our family often thinks of you and remember the wonderful memories of our days at Antioch. It was there that we truly knew the Lord was present with Pastor whenever he stood before us in the pulpit. He gave so much of himself for others!
May you be comforted during this time! All of us send our love to you!
Barb & Ron Scheele
January 28, 2009
Brother Bob, what a people's pastor!What joy we had together, Praising the Lord. He was always there for his flock-in good times and not so good-with prayer and concern. Always a smile. We remember the time several families from the church went to a conference in Minneapolis. We were all together in a hotel room and Brother Bob was on the bed with all of our kids. Someone put a quarter in the bed vibrator and we all had such a laugh. He enjoyed life. Both he and his helpmate were with us during times of trial, holding us up in prayer. And, now his struggles are past and he is continuing to Praise his Lord. He was a simple, common spoken man with a powerful, life changing message. He spoke/preached from the heart without the "pulpit tones" often heard. Pastor Bob knew that his Redeemer lives! Blessings to Donna, David & Marie.
Jim and Linda Crouse
January 28, 2009
Donna and Family, We offer our condolences but really we rejoice with you that Pastor is now before the Throne, helping the angels and archangels and all the company of Heaven to sing His praises. Pastor made us welcome at Antioch, and married us there in August 1979. We were sorry to see him go to Kentucky, but surely many there were also blessed by his ministry. God be with you and keep you in the true faith.
Ed & Janice Williams
January 28, 2009
Donna, David & Marie
We are sorry to hear of the loss of Pastor Bob, but also rejoice with you as we know he is in the arms of Jesus. What a great legacy he leaves behind. We have often talked about what each of you mean to us and how Pastor Bob would teach the children (big & little) songs. The one that comes to mind most often is the House built on the Rock; and how he loved to sing Battle hym of the Republic. Such good memories, many many memories and we ar so proud to have been in his life. We love you all and we are praying that God will continue to give you the peace that only he can give. Love, Ed & Janice Wms., New Haven, Ind
Phil Close
January 27, 2009
I was sorry to hear of Rev Whitenack's death. He officiated at my Grandfathers (Walter Kintz)funeral in 1973. His parents and my grandparents were friends and I met Rev Whitenack on a few occiasions.
Helen Tomino
January 27, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. So sorry Donna - miss you.
Love, Helen
Colleen Summey
January 26, 2009
Dear Donna,
My sympathy to you and your family. My parents, Ken and Jeri Keipper also send their condolences. My dad spoke often about the wonderful times that he and Bob shared as children and was so honored to have him as best man at their wedding. Dad speaks of him often, even now. Please know that we offer our heart and prayers at this time of sorrow.
Deb (Allen) Milligan
January 26, 2009
Dearest Donna, David, and Marie,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I spoke with Mom and she too was saddened by the news, but yet, there is JOY in the news and that is what Pastor had always expressed was the JOY of the news.
Marie - JOY is the first word that comes to my mind when I think of your dad. He always had a smile and spring in his step. The way he could get a room singing and praising the Lord was marvelous. I remember him leading VBS with the Foolish Man Built His House Upon the Sand, his JOY working with the holy spirit would just move everyone in the room. It is interesting another song that reminds me of him that he loved so well was; I've Got the JOY, JOY, JOY Down in My Heart, and he truely did have the JOY of the Lord down in his heart, and he planted that seed in many many a heart at Antioch and the Hoagland area.
May the peace of the Lord be with you all; as well as the JOY of eternity in heaven with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Love always your sister in Christ - Debbie
Juleann Drahovzal
January 26, 2009
Donna, we were so deeply saddened to hear of Pastor's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always.
The Drahovzal Family
Diana (Fuelling) Burgan
January 25, 2009
My Dearest Donna, David, & Marie Adell,
My thoughts and prayers are definitely with you all at this time. It is actually quite difficult to share my single memory of Pastor Bob, but this morning at Antioch while we sang "I Love to Tell the Story", I could see him standing in front of us leading us as only he could to one of our favorite hymns! His giggle when someone had put salt in his water glass, and the spider on his Bible just to name a few! My memories go on and on. What a great man of God he was! His legacy lives on in so many of us that had the true pleasure of his leadership as we entered and grew in our walk with the Lord! The Whitenacks will never be forgotten!
Love, Diana & family
Sandy Caputo
January 25, 2009
Donna i was blessed to get to know Robert he was such a nice person everytime i seen him he always had a smile on his face. I will miss his smile and his happiness may god bless you through this time of sorrow.
Matha Jean Kuntzman
January 25, 2009
Donna and Family,
I want to express my sympathy to you and your family. You and Bob were a special couple. Mother and Dad really enjoyed being with you two. Please keep in contact with us.
We worry about you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Steve & Charlotte Vaughan
January 25, 2009
Charlotte and I offer our deep felt sympathies in your loss. We are sorry for not keeping in touch with you over the years, we planned so many times to come and see you but my health just wouldn't allow us to. we know that Bob is in Heaven now, preaching to the largest congregation he could ever imagine. May God be with you and your family.
Love, Steve, Charlotte and family
Marie Schmitt
January 25, 2009
Dear Family and Friends,
It would be encouraging to me if you could tell me your favorite memory of "Pastor Bob". Thank you, Marie Adell (Whitenack) Schmitt
martha hewitt
January 25, 2009
My prayers are with all of you.
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