Ronald E. Whittaker, 83

Ronald E. Whittaker, 83, of Hayden, Idaho, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2015, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. He was born March 1, 1932, in Superior, Wis., the son of Euclid and Carmon (Reynolds) Whittaker. He grew up and attended school in Superior.

Ron married his sweetheart, Patsy Ann Henry, on Nov. 26, 1956, in Nevada. They were married 52 years, and had three children together. He worked as a security guard for Bunker Hill Mines until they closed, and then he became a boiler operator for Golden Crown Sawmill until he retired.

Ron and Patsy lived in Wisconsin, Nevada and California, but made Hayden their permanent home. They built a small home and retired there together.

Ron loved to go hunting, fishing and camping. He loved those special days to barbecue with family and friends. He always loved to tell a good story, as many of you know, he had many to tell.

Ronald was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Patsy Ann (Henry) Whittaker; mother Carmon (Reynolds) Whittaker; father Euclid Whittaker; brothers Harvey and Richard, and sister Marginia.

Ronald is survived by his son, Scott and wife Desiree Whittaker of Lewiston, Idaho; daughter Linda Gable of Hayden; and son Ted and wife Jennifer Whittaker of Hayden; sisters Delores Johnson of Wisconsin, Carol Ron of Wisconsin, Janice LeGesse of Texas and DeAnn Olsen of Wisconsin; eight grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

A potluck barbecue will be held in his memory at his daughter, Linda Gable's home, at noon Sunday, May 17, 2015.

Flowers and memorials may be sent to Yates Funeral Home, 744 N. Fourth St., Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814. Yates Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of final arrangements.

Please visit Ron's online memorial at www.yatesfuneralhomes.com and sign his guest book.