Richard Whitmer previously served in state government, including as commerce secretary for former Gov. Bill Milliken, a Republican.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's father Richard Whitmer served as CEO of Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Michigan and Commerce Secretary to Gov. William Milliken.

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS)– Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced an art contest for the 2026 State of the State program ...

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says​ that her father, former state official and businessman Richard Whitmer, died Monday.

Whitmer said her father passed away Monday night and recounted his life in a statement.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Tuesday that her father, Richard Whitmer, a former state official and health ...

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced the death of her father, former state official Richard Whitmer, on Tuesday morning.

LANSING, Mich. (WJRT) - Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is mourning the death of her father, Richard Whitmer, highlighting his significant contributions to Michigan and his enduring influence on her life.

He was my best friend, most trusted counselor, and next-door neighbor until I moved into the Governor’s Residence. I would ...

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer condemned violence in Minnesota after federal agents shot dead a second U.S. citizen on Jan. 24. Here's what she said.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s father, Richard Whitmer, has died.“He was my best friend, most trusted counselor, and next door neighbor until I moved into the Governor’s Residence,” Whitmer said in a ...

Richard Whitmer, the father of Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, has died.