Kirk Otto Whitney

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Whitney, Kirk Otto age 76, of Bloomington, died peacefully at home on November 22, 2013, after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born to Lester and Geraldine Whitney in Northfield, MN, on September 8, 1937. He retired as a Master Sergeant from the MN Air National Guard in 1996. Family was of utmost importance to Kirk as well as tending to his flowerbeds and having coffee with his fellow retirees every Thursday morning. Survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Gayle; son, Steve, daughter, Sue (Jim) Huston; grandchildren, Crystal Mason, Catlin Whitney-Hart, Emma and Max Huston; greatgrandson, Cayden Deneui; sisters, Phyllis (Eugene) Sammon and LoraLee Corbin; in-laws, Mike Follestad and Bruce (Belinda) Follestad; a cousin, nieces, nephews, and loving friends. A celebration of life will be held at Richfield United Methodist Church on Tuesday, November 26, at 11 am with visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment will be at a later date.

Published on November 24, 2013