William R. “Bill” Whelan, 83, of Wadesville, passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at Premier Healthcare of New Harmony.
He was born August 13, 1938, in Posey County, to Charles and Ruth (Gibson) Whelan.
Bill was a jack of all trades, having worked as a handyman and in civil defense, among other jobs. He enjoyed CB radios, woodworking, and collecting and fixing old computers.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, James Leslie Whelan; his daughter, Beverly Marvell; and his brother, Charles “Sonny” Whelan.
Bill is survived by his wife, Nancy (McIntire) Whelan; his children, Linda Cortopassi and her husband, Richard, Guy Whelan and his wife, Dorothea, Nancy Brokaw and her husband, Fred, Mary Whelan and Nora Whelan; 13 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; his brother, Lonnie Whelan; and his sister, Lois Johnston.
There will be no services at this time. Boultinghouse Funeral Home in Rockport has been entrusted with care.
Friends may send a condolence to the family at www.BoultinghouseFuneralHome.com.
