Richard Whitmer previously served in state government, including as commerce secretary for former Gov. Bill Milliken, a Republican.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's father Richard Whitmer served as CEO of Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Michigan and Commerce Secretary to ...

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says​ that her father, former state official and businessman Richard Whitmer, died Monday.

He was my best friend, most trusted counselor, and next-door neighbor until I moved into the Governor’s Residence. I would ...

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Tuesday that her father, Richard Whitmer, a former state official and health ...

Whitmer said her father passed away Monday night and recounted his life in a statement.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced that her father, Richard Whitmer, died on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026. Her father served as ...

Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s father, Richard Whitmer, has died.“He was my best friend, most trusted counselor, and next door neighbor until I moved into the Governor’s Residence,” Whitmer said in a ...

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced the death of her father, former state official Richard Whitmer, on Tuesday morning.

LANSING, Mich. (WJRT) - Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is mourning the death of her father, Richard Whitmer, highlighting his significant contributions to Michigan and his enduring influence on her life.

Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the Michigan Maritime Strategy, a first-of-its-kind, 10-year-plan designed to ...

Richard Whitmer, the father of Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, has died.