Russell "Gene" Whitmer

Obituary of Russell Whitmer Russell “Gene” Whitmer, 91, of Fulton, passed away on Christmas Day. Born in Indiana, Gene moved here with his wife in the 50’s. He spent his career as a dairy farmer and worked for the Cooperative Extension. Gene loved his cows, enjoyed flowers and volunteering with 4-H. He is survived by his four children; Daniel Whitmer, Mary Lee (Kirk) Baron, Carolee Quay and Annette (Daniel) Wallace; five grandchildren, Nicole, Chelsea, Erika, Keegan, and Nicholas; one great-grandchild, Daniel; sister, Evelyn and several nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life will be planned for the summer of 2022. Foster Funeral Home has care of arrangements.