5/26/1918-11/20/2019

Orvin J. "OJ" Whitenack age 101, former rural Portland resident passed away early Wednesday morning November 20, 2019 in Randolph Nursing Home in Winchester. He was born in Jay County May 26, 1918 the son of Mr. and Mrs. George Whitenack. He was married February 15, 1947 to Frances Carter and she passed away on December 18, 2005. OJ was a longtime Jay County farmer.

Surviving are two sons Gary Whitenack of Portland and Phil Whitenack (wife Arlou) of Ridgeville, Three granddaughters Mandy, Kristen and Kelli and two great grandchildren Andrew and Ella

Private funeral services will be held in the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home with burial in the Green Park Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the choice of the donor.