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Allan Whitsitt Obituary
Marysville
Allan Wallace Whitsitt II, 68, of Marysville, died Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at home after a long illness.
He was born November 26, 1946 in St. Clair to the late Allan and Carolina May Whitsitt. He married Catherine "Kitty" Hazelman on May 1, 1970 in Yale.
Al retired from Chrysler Corporation in 1995 as a Health and Safety Representative. He graduated from Marysville High School in 1964 and served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He both drove and was involved with outboard hydroplane boat racing for most of his life. He was a gun enthusiast, member of the Blue Water Sportsman's Club and was an all-around handyman who was always willing to help others. He was a proud father and grandfather who enjoyed spending time with the family.
He is survived by his wife, Kitty; two children, Thomas (Amy) Whitsitt and Sara (Buzz) Stanko; five grandchildren, Elizabeth "Lizzie" Whitsitt, Ian Allan Whitsitt, Lainey Stanko, Macey Stanko and Alexa Stanko; his sister, Martha "Marty" Whitsitt; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Nancy (John) Klause, Joan Armstrong and Jack (Tillie) Hazelman; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Gareth Armstrong, and a sister-in-law, Jane Hazelman.
Visitation will be 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. Sunday in the Marysville Funeral Home.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 30, 2015 in St. Christopher Catholic Church with visitation from 10:30 a.m. until the time of service. The Reverend James Arwady will officiate. Military honors will be conducted under the auspices of the U.S. Army and the St. Clair County Allied Veterans Honor Guard.
Memorials may be made to St. Christopher Catholic Church or the Wounded Warrior Project. To send condolences, visit marysvillefuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Allan Whitsitt
Robert Thibodeau
December 6, 2015
To Kitty, Tommy and Sarah...I just found out about Al going home to be with the Lord. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
You were like family to me in my formative teenage years...Al was like a big brother to me...Kitty, you always opened your house to me, inviting me to stay for dinner...
I loved going to the boat races with you guys...it was the highlight of my growing up...
It was Al's influence that convinced me that the Army was my goal...I remember I felt proud that he was proud of me...
Remember you are all in our prayers...
Blessings,
Dick Thibodeau
Bruce Thibodeau
December 5, 2015
Very sorry to see and hear this.
I had a lot of fond memories of the pizza nights when I was a child. Often looked for him and Tommy both in Bay City at the River Roar but never did find you both. Very sad to hear this.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Tom Pavlik
December 5, 2015
Dear Kitty, Sara, and Tom,
I just heard of your loss. I'm so sorry. I grew up down the river from Al and when I was little I remember watching him race his boats up and down the river. Al was like a big brother to me. I loved hanging out with him and he taught me a lot. I loved going to the races with him and you Kitty. They were times I will never forget and will always cherish. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Your friend always,
Tom Pavlik (Debra)
Beth Noble Reynolds
December 1, 2015
Kitty, Tom, and Sara.......I am so sorry. We grew up together on the River, and Allan spent so much time at our house when we were kids. I have many wonderful memories of our childhood together. I didn't find out in time to attend the service.
Dorothy Olary
November 30, 2015
My condolences to Mrs. Whitsitt, Tom, Sara and family members. We are praying for all of you in this time of sorrow. Sincerely, The Olary's, Joanne, Bill, Paul and Dorothy
Joe and Lynda Demeter
November 29, 2015
I remember Al as being friendly and kind to everyone. He will be missed by many. Another friend and classmate has left us. May God give you comfort during this very difficult time in your lives. Lynda (Uthes-class of 65)
Kathy Phillips
November 29, 2015
So sorry, my thoughts and prayers go out to all the family.
Kathy Phillips
November 28, 2015
Im truly sorry to learn of Al's passing.He was a great guy and friend. My thoughts are with his family at this time. God Bless Jack Lavis
john richards
November 28, 2015
the best friend i ever had
Seva Irvine
November 27, 2015
To the Whitsitt family, so sorry for your loss. May all the good memories bring you comfort. My thoughts and prayers to you all.
Rick Mercurio
November 27, 2015
Thoughts and Prayers to Al's Family . God Bless .
Patricia Anger
November 27, 2015
Dear Kitty & Martha,
My thoughts and memories are of great classmate. He will be missed and so sorry for your loss.
Mary Mullaney-DeVos
November 27, 2015
Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time.
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