Michael A Whiteman

Michael A. Whiteman, age 72, of Miami Springs, Florida, passed away on January 13, 2026, in Cooper City, Florida. Mike was a devoted husband to his beloved wife, Cheryl; a loving father to Meredith and Kathryn; and a cherished grandfather to Lily, Ruby, Jonah, and Ellinor.

A true Floridian, Mike was born in Miami, Florida, on July 29, 1953, to Robert and Mary Frances Whiteman. He graduated from Miami Springs Senior High School and Miami-Dade South Community College. Mike built a long and varied career in Information Systems, working for ADP, Spec’s Music, and National Liquidators, before spending most of his professional life with Windjammer Barefoot Cruises.

Above all else, Mike loved his family, but his greatest joy was the sea. A lifelong boater and fisherman, he felt at home on the water, where he found peace, adventure, and happiness throughout his life.

Michael was preceded in death by his parents, Robert A. Whiteman and Mary Frances Whiteman. He is survived by his devoted wife, Cheryl Whiteman; daughters Meredith Ross (Arlen) and Kathryn Reiman; grandchildren Lily, Ruby, Jonah, and Ellinor; sister Kimberly Grayson (Tom); and brother Glen Whiteman (Didi). He is also survived and loved by his brothers- and sisters-in-law Jeffrey and Charmelle Gambill, Lori and Scott Kehrer, and Bruce Gambill; as well as his nieces and nephews: Jacqueline (Pete), Piper and James Tulley, Kyle Kehrer, Haley and Alex Whiteman, Kristina (Josh) and Jamie Johnson, and Mary Anne Flores (Rafa).

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at Fred Hunter’s Funeral Home, 2401 S. University Drive, Davie, Florida 33324. A graveside service will follow immediately at Hollywood Memorial Gardens North, 3001 N. 72nd Avenue, Hollywood, Florida 33024.

The family extends their sincere gratitude to Mike’s caregivers—Paul, Wilkin, Cynthia, Patricia, Novlette, and Charmane—as well as to Continuum Care of Florida – Hospice and Palliative Care, for their love, compassion and support.

Memorial contributions may be made to the University of Miami Rosenstiel School’s Rescue a Reef program, supporting the conservation and restoration of South Florida’s coral reef populations. https://www.givecampus.com/campaigns/75179/donations/new