David Conrad Whitney

David C. Whitney, age 82, died at his home on Monday, April 17, 2023. He was born on July 7, 1940 to Herbert and Clara (Farmer) Whitney in Saginaw, MI. After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the US Navy. While stationed in Maryland, he and some buddies rented an apartment in Washington, D.C. where he met Joan Hutar of Minnesota. He was honorably discharged and the couple moved to Minneapolis in 1961. They were married in McGregor, MN on April 7, 1962. In 1968 they built their home in New Hope, MN and he started working for their new neighbor at Mate Punch and Die Co. They also welcomed their first daughter, Andrea that year. In 1971 their second daughter, Alyssa, was born. Dave loved working as the Sales Manager for Mate. He didn’t consider it work, “just drawing a paycheck.” He had his pilot’s license and enjoyed flying Joan and the kids on trips to Ohio and Louisiana to visit family. He loved being outdoors, working in the yard and garden, getting firewood ready for the long winter, or just sitting on the patio with a cold drink. He took several trips to Montana to hunt elk, and fishing trips to Alaska with Joan. He also thoroughly enjoyed hunting with his grandson Nickolas in northern Minnesota. He retired from Mate Precision Tooling in 2000 and continued golfing on a regular basis. Dave was very involved in the New Hope Lions, running bingo at Duk Duk Daze. He belonged to bowling leagues and card clubs, including a monthly poker game. He was an avid reader, a long-time subscriber of the newspaper and preferred non-fiction books so he could “learn something.” Dave was a devoted husband, a loving father and grandfather, “like a father” to Dennis Brown, and a loyal friend to many. He had a special place in his heart for his grand dogs. He is survived by Joan, his wife of 61 years; daughter Andrea Meredith and her son, Nickolas David Meredith; daughter Alyssa Whitney, her husband, Dan Schooff, their children Cullen and Devin Schooff; sister Carolyn (Ken) Minichiello; sister-in-law Nell Whitney; many dear in-laws, nieces, nephews, and special friends. He is predeceased by his parents and brother, Charles Whitney. The family is grateful for the care and support provided by Allina hospice care. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the New Hope Lions. Memorial Gathering with Fellowship Tuesday 4/25 from 12noon – 3:00pm with Memory Sharing at 1:30pm at:

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David Conrad Whitney

July 7, 1940 - April 17, 2023

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David Conrad Whitney

July 7, 1940 - April 17, 2023

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