Donald R. Whitman

Donald R. Whitman, Ph.D. age 82 of Willoughby. Beloved husband to Rita Robinson Whitman for 22 years. Dearest step-father to Brent H. (Lydia) Robinson Ph.D. and Chadwick D. (Kelly) Robinson. Grandfather to Jacob Whitman, Aurora and William Robinson. Father-in-law to Suzanne Whitman. Brother to Jane (Tom) Fletcher. He is preceded in death by his sons Clifford and Steven Whitman. Professor of Chemistry and also served as Vice President at Case Western Reserve University. Very generous and giving person.Private Family Services were held. Family suggests contributions be made to Grace Hospice, 7314 Industrial Park Blvd., Mentor, OH 44060. Arrangements entrusted to Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, Willoughby. Online obituary at www.davisbabcock.com