Michael Scott Whitney, 70, longtime resident of Lincoln, NE, devoted husband and father, entered into rest on September 23, 2024, after complications in recovery from a heart attack and triple bypass surgery. Born on June 25, 1954, to Grant Whitney and Phyllis Whitney (née Draper). Michael was the second of six siblings.
Having a lifelong passion for radio and broadcasting, he graduated from Brown Institute in Minneapolis, MN in 1975, and worked in numerous radio stations around Iowa, before settling and finishing his radio career in Lincoln. An avid reader and collector of books old and recent, he was always on the hunt for new, exciting reads. He was a lifetime fan of the Dallas Cowboys and the Texas Rangers, finally seeing the latter win the World Series in 2023. Inspired by his father’s work, he had a fascination for exploring the family’s history and genealogy. He was a dedicated and compassionate husband and caregiver to his wife, and a proud, loving father of his two sons.
Survived by his wife of 50+ years, Joyce Whitney (née Fulk), sons Christopher (Lindsay Steinberger) Whitney and Justin Whitney, sister Kathleen (Roger) Cole (née Whitney), brother Kenneth (Jennifer) Whitney, brother Richard (Sarah) Whitney, and many cousins, nephews and nieces. Preceded in death by his brother Steven Whitney, father Grant, mother Phyllis, and brother Craig Whitney.
Services will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, October 7, at Zion Church PCA, 5511 S 27th St, Lincoln, NE 68512, officiated by Senior Pastor Stu Kerns, with inurnment at Lincoln Memorial Cemetery to follow. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a charitable donation in Michael’s name to MS Run The US (https://www.msruntheus.org/) or the American Heart Association (https://www.heart.org/).
Services
Memorial Service
10:00 am
Zion Church PCA
5511 S 27th St, Lincoln, NE 68512
Inurnment
Lincoln Memorial Cemetery
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I had the honor and privilege to work with Mike @ KHAT 106.3 FM in Lincoln while I was in college back in the late 80’s. He taught me so much back then and I was saddened to hear about his passing. May God bless you all!
– Robert Darrah
Back in junior high at Clarinda, we started a top 40 rock band. He played the bass guitar, was very talented, knew all the songs, and was a lot of fun to play with.
– Mike Smith
I worked with Mike in the 70’s at KMA in Shenandoah, Iowa and enjoyed his easy going style, great voice and laughter. My condolences to his wife Joyce and family.
– Don Hansen
Mike and I go way back to the mid 80’s in Lincoln Radio! We worked at 3 stations together…KFOR 1240…106.3 KHAT and KEZG (EZ-107) ! By far it was at KHAT where we had the most fun (1986-89) We shared our love for our baseball teams! His Texas Rangers and my Baltimore Orioles! We shared some incredible stories about our Radio careers….there were times where I had Mike laughing so hard seconds before his news casts I thought he’d NEVER be able to compose himself and go on the air ..but Mike being the professional he was got it together and went on the air without missing a beat! We both got out of Radio in the 90’s but always kept in touch and saw each other at KHAT reunions! I am sorry I lost my “Broadcasting Buddy”!! Gone too soon! Rest easy Mike…I will see you on the other side when it’s my turn! David “Coach” Klein
– David Klein
I worked with Mike at Russ’s grocery store. At breaking lunch he was always reading a book he did love his books. He was a wonderful man and will be missed by many. Condolences to the family.
– Jane Woods
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