Governor Whitmer mourns the death of her father, credits career path to his encouragement

Governor Whitmer and her father, Richard Whitmer. – Photo via Governor Whitmer's websiteGovernor Whitmer’s father, Richard Whitmer, died on Monday night, according to a statement from her office. “My beloved father passed away last night,” Whitmer said. He led major non-profits, sat on statewide boards and served in the cabinet of one of my predecessors, Governor Milliken. Whitmer said her dad suggested she consider public service and encouraged her to check out an internship at the capital.