Highland Park Mother., Thanks for your service, and to your family.  

L. Denise Taylor

To Gary Family,
On Behalf of UAW Local 400 fellow Union Brother’s and Union Sister’s we like to send All of our  Deepest Condolences to YOU and your Family. 
No words can heal the broken heart that you have of your loss.  
Gary will be missed but not Forgotten.
May God give you Strength during this difficulty times. God be with ALL of YOU.

Below are some comments from FB Union brother’s and Sister’s from 
Local 400 memberships.....................

UAW UTICA TRIM Membership
April Oakley…..Sending Prayers to the Whitcher family.
Dennis Calvisi….Our condolences 
Tim Galvin…My Condolences to Gary’s Family and Friends! R.I.P. Union Brother and Friend!
Cindy Kolodziej…So sad to hear about Gary 
Dina Mathewson Serra..Great man ! Prayers to the family… RIP Gail Walters..Sending prayers to his family rest easy brother
Tina Henning…Sorry for your family loss.
Joseph ODell…So sorry! Hopefully he will have a good journey! 
Rod Friedsberg…Rest Peacefully Gary 
Cheryl Smith…Prayers for you and family rip my friend 
Trina Tistle…How could you not love Gary, he was truly an amazing man and I love my cousin and family. He will be greatly missed. Prayers for all.  
Nancy Elaine Maxwell…Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. 
Gene Lane Sr…RIP Brother 
Vicki Hall…My deepest  condolences to the family of great Man !! 
Lisa Land…So sad. Prayers for his family. A great guy !
Sherry Sepanek Alef…RIP Gary. So sad for your family.
Tina Henning….Rest in peace Gary 
Dina Mathewson Serra…Great man ! Prayers to the family… RIP GARY
Hazel McMillan…So sad, RIP Gary
Paula Marie…Many prayers my condolences to his family and friends . 
Bret Combs…It's so sad to hear this, had a lot of great times 
Gail Walters…Sending prayers to his family rest easy brother
Dennis Calvisi…Our condolences 
Paul Snyder…So sorry to read this news. Gary was a good man and a great union leader.
Cindy Kolodziej…So sad to hear about Gary 
Joseph ODell…So sorry! Hopefully he will have a good journey! 
Carla Wallace..Rest in peace Gary my condolences to his family
Donna Goodson-Frontiera..So Sorry to hear this Prayers for Gary & all his family
Sally Polaczek…Gary will be deeply missed by all 
Rod Friedsberg…Rest Peacefully Gary 
Tom Kruz…Prayers for Family
Mark Martin…Prayers for family

CHESTERFIELD TRIM UAW MEMBERSHIP
	
Dianna Collins…Prayers to his family.
Linda Zurawski….Sorry for another union loss…prayers for family
Christopher Emanuel…very sad, prayers
Diane Terry Virelli….So sad. Great guy.
Colin Combs…Prayers
Emily Muglia….sending prayer’s for family
Bonnie Maier….Gary was a wonderful person always there when he was needed even if you didn’t ask Gary stepped up to the plate he will truly be missed bye all who’s life had the pleasure of meeting Gary praying for his Family and friends comfort
Tina Stevenson…So sad 
Denise Gauthier - Hofford…Gary was a great guy, so sadden to hear this. My sympathies to his family.
Annette Bardy…Prayers for the family
Peggy Zuehlk….So sad , sending prayers to his family Gary was a wonderful person
Dave Danko....Eternal rest grant on to him O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him...May his soul of our faithful departed rest in peace.I'm a better person as a result of Knowing Gary....Thank YOU 
Dawn Skinner-Viaene….rest peacefully brother.
Jena Van De Ven….prayers and peace
Toni Borchert….Prayers for the family
Danny Manoogian…I’m so sad for a great union brother
Diane Fortune…Sending prayers to the family and friends. May he Rest In Eternal Peace 
Wanda McMillan Peyerk…Gary was a great guy. My sincere condolences

David Shiemke…He was always a great union brother! May God Bless the family as they go thru this!
Cedo Chuck StojanoskiGary was a blue blood man thru and thru, great friend and confident! Everytime I seen him he would put a smile on my face no matter what. Rest in the most of comfort and peace friend. Prayers for the family!
Bill Peters..Great guy! Always smiling. RIP
Linda Rucinski…So sad sending prayers for family.RIP Gary
Joe Sonny Oddo…Prayers for strength and comfort for Family.
Frank V DiGiorgio…God rest his soul!
Hazel McMillan…Rest in peace Gary 
Laura Combs Haynes….Prayers for the family
Connie Cochran…Gary will be deeply missed by all of us sending condolences
Sherry Sepanek Alef…He will be missed by salaried personnel as well.
Gary Gingas…So sorry to hear. Great Guy. Players to the family.
Pat Zyczynski..Prayers
Terence Osby…31 plus years, 7 plants, and still the best rep I've ever had, miss you much Bud!
Ellen Benavides…Rest in peace, Gary! Sending prayers for the family! 
Kim Gauthier….How sad for a good union leader
Calvin Dale Harris….sorry for our loss as union 
Dennis Wrobel….very sad and sorry for family loss
Marsha Bennett….Prayers for family and friends.
James Coleman….rest peacefully
Alfred Alonzo Hughes….another sad loss
Gene Lane Sr…RIP Brother, my deepest condolences and prayers to Family& friends
Daryl Mukrdechian….Great guy will be missed.my condolences to the family RIP
Betty Brady…ending prayers for family . He was a great guy
Denise Burlingame…Gary, you will always be remembered for your contributions to the union and in our hearts

Sam Moceri…Rest in peace
Sandy Huffman Major…rest peacefully in hands of the lord
Way too sad. Keeping Gary’s family in my prayers during this difficult time. RIP Gary
Janice Gray….Gary Whitcher.. had a heart of gold and a spirit that inspired many, Gary was one of the first REAL Union leaders that I met that had love for the Membership. His legacy will live on through the countless lives he touched. RIP 
Mike Robling….Gary was a great guy, I send prayers to him and his family, rest in peace my brother 
Kurt Buhlinger….Rest in peace my brother you were always there for me at Chesterfield and Utica
Sharon Davis….Great union brother
Walter Welky….This picture is worth a thousand words. Always smiling and welcoming. Rest in Heaven Gary you will be missed.
Sharon Oles-Briggs Cross..So very sorry to hear this. Sending comfort to those who love him.
Ruthie Stevenson….I am going to miss my buddy. Praying with and for the family, much Love and prayers    
Tinika Taylor…RIP Gary Whitcher . You were a good guy
Tifiny Watson…Gary came to check on me every single day after I got wrote up. He loved and respected my mother, and I guess he felt he had to watch over me. He was a good man. May he rest in paradise  My Condolences to his family!!!
Cindy Decker….Sad for another loss
Michelle DiLaura Coon….AwwRIP Gary prayers yo his family
Cheryl Smith….Gary was a wonderful person to every one prayers for family
Chari Landwehr Dettloff…Very sad. Gary always had such a great smile. Wishing his family peace during this difficult time. 
Diane Morang Borgman…..Prayers for his family 
Ellen Krzeminski Williams….I am so sorry to hear this. Gary was a good guy, always ready with a smile.

Tom Williams…..
Knew Gary Well. Worked with each other off and on for 30yrs. We were on pack out together, don't remember what car line it was, it was a long time ago when Aerosmith released "Sweet Emotion" At the time We Both Loved That Song! We didn't know that it was going to be such a big hit!!!
Carla Wallace….RIP
David B. Ziolkowski…..
RIP Gary  Prayers and Hugs too all of the Family and Friends  Great Person and Great Union Leader .Wish we had more Union Leaders like Gary was Today 
Rita Daroszewski Dushaj
Oh no!! Such devastating news ..In my 14 years of having the pleasure of having Gary for my union rep, he was the only one who truly cared about us workers. No favoritism no picking sides never talking bad about anyone Gary would do anything for anybody to help them , and always made a bad situation not seem like the end of the world. I’m so grateful I got to know and work with him as long as I did and also for his wonderful family who will be in my prayers. Although he will be missed terribly, heaven certainly gained a wonderful human being today! Godspeed Gary, rest in peace 
Garlen Brady….He will be missed .I'm sad to hear of his loss
Michelle Goryl Jones..Sending prayers to his family and friends.
Norina Raneri…Rest in pace 
Susan Click-Battisti….Gary was such a nice guy.... Another huge loss for our Ford family.... Condolences to the family..
Annie Stevenson Nardi…So sorry to hear this SAD Gary was a great guy
Cheryl Primeau…..So sad to hear this such a delight to know his smiling face and such a good man
RIP Gary you will be missed 
Janie Andrews…..May Gary rest in peace 
Kathy Sturkey…So sorry
Scott Simon….Rest in Peace Gary
Matt Seifert….RIP Gary, What a great guy.

Cindy Decker….Sad for another loss
Michelle DiLaura Coon….AwwRIP Gary prayers yo his family
Cheryl Smith….Gary was a wonderful person to every one prayers for family
Chari Landwehr Dettloff…Very sad. Gary always had such a great smile. Wishing his family peace during this difficult time. 
Diane Morang Borgman…..Prayers for his family 
Ellen Krzeminski Williams….I am so sorry to hear this. Gary was a good guy, always ready with a smile.
Tom Williams…..
Knew Gary Well. Worked with each other off and on for 30yrs. We were on pack out together, don't remember what car line it was, it was a long time ago when Aerosmith released "Sweet Emotion" At the time We Both Loved That Song! We didn't know that it was going to be such a big hit!!!
Carla Wallace….RIP
David B. Ziolkowski…..
RIP Gary  Prayers and Hugs too all of the Family and Friends  Great Person and Great Union Leader .Wish we had more Union Leaders like Gary was Today 
Rita Daroszewski Dushaj
Oh no!! Such devastating news ..In my 14 years of having the pleasure of having Gary for my union rep, he was the only one who truly cared about us workers. No favoritism no picking sides never talking bad about anyone Gary would do anything for anybody to help them , and always made a bad situation not seem like the end of the world. I’m so grateful I got to know and work with him as long as I did and also for his wonderful family who will be in my prayers. Although he will be missed terribly, heaven certainly gained a wonderful human being today! Godspeed Gary, rest in peace 
Garlen Brady….He will be missed .I'm sad to hear of his loss
Michelle Goryl Jones..Sending prayers to his family and friends.
Norina Raneri…Rest in pace 
Susan Click-Battisti….Gary was such a nice guy.... Another huge loss for our Ford family.... Condolences to the family..
Annie Stevenson Nardi…So sorry to hear this SAD Gary was a great guy
Cheryl Primeau…..So sad to hear this such a delight to know his smiling face and such a good man
RIP Gary you wil

Donna Mangas Steiner
Such sad news. Gary was a great committee man.
Sending my condolences and prayers to the family.
Debbie Chiodo Kennedy
Aww this is a tough one. Gary was incredible been around since day one! Heart of gold  you will be dearly missed. Thoughts and prayers for the entire family
Wendy Carmack…Oh, I’m so saddened to hear this! 
Theresa Jellison…RIP Gary 
Joyce Yeashevich…Gary was a great guy. Always fun to be around. Prayers to his family. RIP
Sally Polaczek….Blessings to the family 
Earl Conn…Gary was a very good man that seemed to like everyone and everyone liked him.
Luis Tito Martinez…RIP Gary, you will be missed.
Ron Decker…May God be with you and your family.
Martha White…So sorry to hear. He was a great guy.
Kathe Koprincz Schlutow….He will be missed
Lynne Barkley…Such a great man did a lot for me and all the membership. 
You will be missed my dear man and friend
Alex Silvio…My condolences and prayers to his family . Gary was a great guy in saddened to hear this 
Maria Antonietta Maiuri Butera…Condolences to his family
Deanna Lutat….No so very sad. Sorry for the loss!
Jeannie Jasin….Sad to loose another friend & coworker. 
Gary was a good guy, always friendly & helpful RIP buddy, glad your suffering is over 
David Fennell…Sad news ..he always was a good guy who always had the time to help...Rip brother. 
Tom Williams….I Love all the Wonderful Remembrance in GARYS Name!!!Shows What Kind of a MAN HE WAS!!!
RIGHTEOUS!!!

Scott Fante….Prayers to his family. Rip Pops!
Tom Williams..The World is a Lesser Place when it Looses Guy's Like Him!!!
Donna Marie Billings….Gary was a great guy. Always had class.
Alice Fay Badalamente-Kendrick….So sad Rest in Peace
Pamela Lindstrom….
Loved Gary. We had some crazy times way back when. I will always think of him fondly. 
Sending love and prayers to the family.
Sunday Ventimeglia Bint….Sorry for your loss Loved him a lot 
Sherry Sepanek Alef…He will be missed by salaried personnel as well.
Tifiny Watson….Gary came to check on me every single day after I got wrote up. He loved and respected my mother, and I guess he felt he had to watch over me. He was a good man. May he rest in paradise  My Condolences to his family!!!
Wendy Carmack….So sad to hear our loss for our Union brother.
Tifiny Watson.. he was the best! We got lucky to have him! Hope all is well with you and your family!!
Cedo Chuck Stojanoski…..
Gary was a blue blood man thru and thru, great friend and confident! Every time I seen him he would put a smile on my face no matter what. Rest in the most of comfort and peace friend. Prayers for the family!
Bonnie Maier
Gary was a wonderful person always there when he was needed even if you didn’t ask Gary stepped up to the plate he will truly be missed bye all who’s life had the pleasure of meeting Gary praying for his Family and friends comfort
Hazel McMillan…Rest in peace Gary 
Toni Borchert….Prayers for the family 
Denise Gauthier - Hofford…Gary was a great guy, so sadden to hear this. My sympathies to his family.

Denise Burlingame…Gary, You will always be remembered for your contributions to the union
 and in our hearts
Cheryl Primeau…So sad to hear this such a delight to know his smiling face and such a good man
RIP Gary you will be missed 
Chari Landwehr Dettloff….Very sad. Gary always had such a great smile. Wishing his family peace during this difficult time. 
Cheryl Smith…Gary was a wonderful person to every one prayers for family
Kurt Buhlinger….Rest in peace my brother you were always there for me at Chesterfield and Utica
Gary Gingas…So sorry to hear. Great Guy. Players to the family.
Connie Cochran…Gary will be deeply missed by all of us  sending condolences
Diane Terry Virelli…So sad. Great guy.
Bill Peters….Great guy! Always smiling. RIP
David Shiemke…He was always a great union brother! May God Bless the family as they go thru this! 
Michelle DiLaura Coon…AwwRIP Gary prayers yo his family
Tinika Taylor…RIP Gary Whitcher . You were a good guy
Sharon Oles-Briggs Cross….So very sorry to hear this. Sending comfort to those who love him.
Walter Welky…This picture is worth a thousand words. Always smiling and welcoming. 
Rest in Heaven Gary you will be missed.
Sandy Huffman Major
Way too sad. Keeping Gary’s family in my prayers during this difficult time. RIP Gary
Ellen Benavides…Rest in peace, Gary! Sending prayers for the family!    ￼
Laura Combs Haynes….Prayers for the family
Peggy Zuehlk…So sad , sending prayers to his family Gary was a wonderful person
Annette Bardy…Prayers for the family
Tina Stevenson….Prayers for family and our local loss
David B. Ziolkowski
RIP Gary  Prayers and Hugs too all of the Family and Friends  Great Person and Great Union Leader .Wish we had more Union Leaders like Gary was Today

James Coleman….Prayers
Jena Van De Ven…..Sending our Prayers
Carla Wallace…..Prayers
Emily Muglia…Another loss , how sad, Prayers.
Jeannie Jasin...Sad to loose another friend & coworker. Gary was a good guy, always friendly & helpful RIP buddy, glad your suffering is over 
Deanna Lutat..No so very sad. Sorry for the loss!
Wendy Carmack…Oh, I’m so saddened to hear this! 
Matt Seifert…RIP Gary, What a great guy.
Maria Antonietta Maiuri Butera…Condolences to his family
Luis Tito Martinez…RIP Gary, you will be missed.
Annie Stevenson Nardi…So sorry to hear this Gary was a great guy  
Michelle Goryl Jones..Sending prayers to his family and friends.
Martha White…So sorry to hear. He was a great guy.
Alice Fay Badalamente-Kendrick…So sad Rest in Peace
Ron Decker…May God be with you and your family.
Scott Simon…Rest in Peace Gary
Sunday Ventimeglia Bint..Sorry for your loss Loved him a lot prayer’s
Cindy Decker…How sad gone too soon, wonderful fellow worker and union guy.
Alfred Alonzo Hughes….we will miss another union brother.
Calvin Dale Harris…Prayers to your family in the loss of likeable guy.
Tom Williams…You will not be forgotten 
Dawn Skinner-Viaene…sending prayers and thoughts
Linda Zurawski…Our prayers for family
Sharon Davis…rest peacefully

Gary had a great sense of humor which he shared with everyone as well as being generous.  He was a true gentleman at all times.  May God bless him.  Love, Aunt Cathy

You are everything. You are my everything, the love of my life. A beautiful, strong, loving man. 

My heart aches but I know you will always be with me. I love you dearly my sweet husband.

You didn’t have to take me in as your daughter.. but you did. And you never made me feel any less ❤️‍🩹

Daddy, we shared so many special moments over the last few years that I will keep in my heart forever. I know that you’re in the presence of Jesus! God orchestrated for Eraina, my mom, and me to visit you on 6/17. That day will forever be etched in our hearts. I won’t let anyone take that special day away from me. The tears, the prayers, and the praise and worship were so beautiful. I know you were whispering the name of Jesus as you entered His presence. We love you always and forever 
Nina & Eraina

My father in law always welcomed me with love from the first moment we talked on the phone..Gary senior will be forever missed but we have peace knowing Gary is with Jesus. Love you Dad. 💗your daughter in law Megan

Worked with Gary on staff for the International Union, UAW.  He was great to work with and a great person.  I will cherish the memories.

Mike Garcia
Fairfield, California

We are going to miss you .  Love you ❤️

To the family

Visitation

Sherri

Theresa (Tara) Webster, Jayna Whitcher, Eraina Whitcher, Carrie Whitcher, Nina Whitcher, Gary (Megan) Whitcher Jr.

Clara DeTomaso

Darlene (Rick) Emelian, Bill Whitcher, Sundee DeTomaso, Niky (Jack) Hachigian

Gary is preceded by fathers Phillip DeTomaso and Frank Whitcher; siblings Debra Duronio, Phillip DeTomaso Jr., and Anthony DeTomaso.
Gary is survived by grandchildren, Alyssa, Nathan, Julian.

OBITUARY

Gary Frank Whitcher Sr.

October 7, 1950 – June 24, 2026

Kaul Funeral Home

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