"We are very sorry to hear of your loss. My mother Vivian is Jean's cousin (her mom was Hulda Quist), My mom is now in her 80s and does not use Facebook and asked me to go on and contact you. What we see is that your husband was so loved, talented and kind that many will miss him. you have our sincere condolences."
In loving memory of
Oran Whitt
November 17, 1928 - July 21, 2013
Oran Whitt, of White Lake, died Sunday, July 21, 2013 at home. He was 84 years old. He was born on November 17, 1928 in the Town of Evergreen, a son of Milford and Atchie (Boyd) Whitt. He married Jean Quist on November 26, 1949 at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Polar, WI. She survives.
In 1951 he began empolyment with the Soo Line Railroad. He started on the section crew in White Lake. Mr. Whitt held many positions including work on the steel gang, weed sprayer, extra gang foreman, section foreman in White Lake, Lily and Hollister. He inspected track with a motor car as well as walking every mile of track from Neenah to Sault Ste Marie, Michigan.
He served the Village of White Lake as trustee and served as deputy sheriff when called upon for the White Lake area.
He was a founding member of the Crocker Hills Country Club.
Survivors including his wife are four sons Carl (Edwina) Whitt of Wrightstown, Jeff (Jane) Whitt of Stevens Point, Andy (Brenda) Whitt of Highland Village, Texas, Joe (Carolyn) Whitt of Bourbonnais, Illinois; a brother Clyde Whitt of White Lake; a sister Marion Straley of Arlington, TX; eight grandchildren William (Joanie), Jodi (Jim), Lori, Mike (Jamie), Jennifer (Nick), Jeremiah (Mellisa), Katie (Seth) and Mitchell; six great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents a grandson Ken Whitt; three sisters Iva DeHart, Violet Tate and Lucille Whitt in infancy; three brothers Larry, Donald and Ray Whitt.
A graveside service will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. at St. James Cemetery in White Lake with Rev. Marvin Kindle officiating. A gathering at the White Lake Community Center will follow.
In lieu of flowers memorials in memory of Mr. Whitt may be directed to the Depot project in care of the White Lake Historical Society
Tributes
"To Jean and the family, I am so sorry for your loss...My more recent memories of him was when he played with Gary's basement band when I would be over at Gary's singing with them..He sure loved to play & sing..I know he will be missed by both family & friends...May he rest in peace "
" We are so sorry to hear of Oran's passing.We always enjoyed talking with him.May GODS peace be with you"
"My fondest memory of your father was when he took us to the Popeye Cartoon theater so that you could be on tv for your birthday. I'll always remember how stuffed we were when we each had 2 big macs at the Shawano McDonalds. I think he enjoyed watching us eat the big macs more than he enjoyed his own. He was a good man. "
"Dear Andy, Brenda,Jennifer and Jeremiah, You are in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Cindi, Emily, Olivia"
"Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Oran. He was a great man and will be missed."
"Condolences to the Whitt family at the loss of your loved one. He will be missed by all who knew him. "
"So sorry to hear this, Whitt family. I remember Orin waving to us from the train as it came by the farm. My sympathies to all of you, my friends, and my teacher Jean."
"We always enjoyed visiting with Oran over the years. We were sorry to hear of his passing. He was very proud of his family. Our sympathy to you, Jean, your boys and families."
"I am very sorry to hear of Oran's passing. "
"Condolences to the family, our sympathies. Hold onto your memories and he will always seem close."
"We were sorry to hear about your father's passing. We never met Oran but the stories will never be forgotten. He raised wonderful boys and we are sure he was proud. You are all in our prayers"
"I will always remember Oran standing outside, under the street light on a foggy night looking down the street as I gave his son Joe a ride home:) What a night.... I will also miss hollering hello to Oran as I rode by, while he listened to the Brewers on the radio outside. All our love and prayers to all the Whitt family, this community will surely lost a good man...Tom & Cindy Conto "
"I remember the hootenannies! I was blessed to have played music and sing with Oran, as recently as a couple of months ago, and throughout my life. He will be missed by the 'music' community, including me....."
"So sorry for you loss. Thoughts and prayers to the Whitt family. "
" The Railroad Family lost a GREAT Man and awesome person. I knew Oran many years and he only had good things to say and a great view on life in general. Enjoyed breakfast with him a year or two ago while traveling in White Lake where he always had his stool. Was a pleasure talking to him about the "good ol days". My condolences go out to the entire Whitt Family, many of whom I have had the pleasure of working with thru the years. He was one of a kind & will be missed by many........Paul Sauter"
"It was an Honor to have become a Friend of Oran, We had talked alot about hunting, his times in the town of White Lake, his years of working with the railroad and his unique perspectives on all things in general. We also looked forward to going to Oran's 4th of July celebration. Oran, we'll miss you , but we'll also share a story or two with life's lessons learned from You. Your Friends , Scott, Beth & Ashley Jagodzinski Pike Lake, Wisconsin "